The Soul-Wow Habit

Describe one habit that brings you joy.

Among the many habits that sprinkle joy in my routine, there’s one that makes me do a little invisible cartwheel — when I finish a book on time or write a blog that even my soul gives a standing ovation to.

Yes, that rare cosmic moment when I reread my blog and whisper to myself,

“Who wrote this brilliance? Oh right… I did. Carry on, genius.”

Writing is not just typing words; it’s an emotional cardio session. I laugh at my own metaphors, cry over commas, and sometimes stare at the ceiling dramatically like a rejected poet in a soap opera.

Books, on the other hand, are my legal form of time travel. When I finish one on schedule — without dog-earing it to death or letting it collect dust like a forgotten snack — I feel like I’ve conquered Everest without leaving my couch.

“Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are.” — Mason Cooley

And when writing and reading both align? That’s my version of a solar eclipse — rare, magical, and totally worth wearing those emotional sunglasses for.

Friends may party, shop, or nap for joy. Me? I just tap away on my keyboard, hoping to impress… myself. Because nothing feels better than a “Wow” echoing from within.

Thought to ponder:
What if the true measure of joy isn’t applause from the world, but a simple “Wow” whispered by your soul?