The sight and scent of lilacs in my backyard last for such a short time but bring me immense joy. We have one that we bought years ago as a tiny bush from the McLaughlin Garden in South Paris, Maine. The flowers are pink and this year, they were in abundance.

I took a picture and shared it on the Catching Health Facebook page and decided that every day for a month I would share a picture of something that brought me joy. I also asked my followers this question: What brought you joy today?

I was delighted by the response.  People reacted to my pictures and shared their own pictures and moments of joy.

It’s so easy to let moments slip by day after day without recognizing the ones that bring us joy. Sometimes they’re unmistakable because they flaunt themselves so wildly but too often they’re far more elusive.

One thing I’ve learned from this experience is that if you consciously look for joy, it will find you.

I’ve decided to continue asking the question here on the blog. I’ll begin by sharing the Facebook posts and responses. I  hope you’ll join us by sharing your own pictures and moments of joy.

Here’s the first post (from May 21, 2015)

I just went outside and was overwhelmed by the sweet scent of lilacs. Took a picture so I could share with you and have decided that for the next 30 days I’m going to post a daily picture of something that brings me joy. What brings you joy?

• I think lilacs are my favorite – along with iris- so many colors and hollyhocks. LOVE those. Fortunately we have all three in Santa Fe, in abundance. Joy is a big enough word to fill many years. I have been pondering on Grace as well. As in gracious and graceful – full of grace. Janet
• Today, the lilacs and apple trees in my yard! And yesterday, it was my new iron. I decided last year that “joy” was the Word of the Year. Joy is so good that it’s 2015’s word too. Martha
• Love those flowers!!!!!! Larry 
• Porter brings me joy!!! Also, Diane, you bring me joy!!! Mary Springer

• Lilacs! We are currently camping in LaGrande, Oregon and the fragrance of lilacs is everywhere. Kathy 
• Lilacs are awesome! That fact that I can get up in the morning and put my two feet on the floor. Toni
• Love lilacs,and all the beauty of Spring in New England Louise