Comments on: Why the Fleeting Things in Our Lives Give Us So Much Joy

By: Brittany Chaffee

Brittany Chaffee — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 02:27:24 +0000

Very true!

By: Brittany Chaffee

Brittany Chaffee — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 23:30:47 +0000

Fireflies! They are seasonally fleeting and (even) fleeting in flight! They certainly make the ride more magical. Thank you for reading, Madeline!

By: Brittany Chaffee

Brittany Chaffee — Tue, 31 May 2022 17:05:36 +0000

In reply to Molly | Transatlantic Notes. Molly - this is lovely. Nature has been so helpful for me to understand what we go through and take the time to be peaceful. Appreciate your note!

By: Molly | Transatlantic Notes

Molly | Transatlantic Notes — Mon, 30 May 2022 17:05:42 +0000

Being out and about in nature kept me going during the last couple of years during a particularly difficult time; it is definitely a small but impactful thing that brings so much joy. Thanks for the reminder to seek these things out.

By: Brittany Chaffee

Brittany Chaffee — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:38:52 +0000

In reply to Sea. I'm so happy you came across it, too! It's been a while, so re-read it and felt more at peace. The small moments are what define us in the most beautiful ways :)

By: Sea

Sea — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:09:17 +0000

So happy I came across this. Had never defined it as eudaimonic happiness vs. hedonistic but wow this helps my brain so much.

By: Brittany Chaffee

Brittany Chaffee — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 14:24:56 +0000

In reply to Therese Mabon.

Hi, Therese! Oh my gosh, I am digging INTO the research of being in awe. How fascinating that being in “awe” creates a diminishing sense of self – which actually ends up giving us a sense of smallness and joy. Simply wonderful! Have a lovely week! xoxo ~Brittany

By: Therese Mabon

Therese Mabon — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 09:38:26 +0000

Indeed! And it also reminds me a lot of the research of being in AWE….check it out and be reminded again of your wise words beautifully put together above.
“We have to catch them, take the time for them, and soak inside of them before they’re gone.” <3

By: Brittany Chaffee

Brittany Chaffee — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 14:39:27 +0000

In reply to Jenny.

Yes!! Moments that aren’t around us in a routine way are so much more delightful BECAUSE they are fleeting 🙂 Fireflies are a big one. Have the loveliest fleeting moments summer!

~Brittany

By: Brittany Chaffee

Brittany Chaffee — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 14:38:31 +0000

In reply to Mara. Thank you, Mara! I appreciate your note so much. These fleeting moments are so much a part of us and I'm so glad you feel that too :) p.s. peony season is my favorite.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 14:21:16 +0000

One of my favourite fleeting things is summer fireflies, the fact that I can only see them during a set point during the year makes every experience feel more magical.

By: Mara

Mara — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 17:55:56 +0000

This is so beautifully written, Brittany! You perfectly defined the feeling I get when I actually stop and smell the flowers.

By: Brittany Chaffee

Brittany Chaffee — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 13:17:39 +0000

In reply to Gray.

Thank you, Gray! That’s a really powerful note – and simply true. Hope you’re doing well and appreciate you reading!

By: Gray

Gray — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 19:34:13 +0000

what a nice article…when you’ve had lots of loss, these small joys are sometimes all that’s left…