A warm welcome to anybody who happened to stumble upon my very first blog entry related to Life in Joy. The site's focus is on education (i.e. healthy recipes, health benefits of spices & seasonings, the meaning of colors), as well as celebration of beauty and joy in daily life (i.e. surrounding oneself with colorful flowers or wearing creative, colorful clothing). Naturally, there are many other ways to celebrate life, just as there are more recipes and spices that will be added to the site over time.
"Why call the site Life in Joy?" You may ponder. Haven't I seen and read about the horrific stories of genocide, malnutrition, mistreatment of humans all around the world? Haven't I lived through a personal tragedy? The answer to both questions is YES, and that is precisely why I want to celebrate the joy in life that we live here, now, without really knowing what changes will await us tomorrow, in an hour, the very next moment.The joy in life is fleeting and marred by scares and horrific memories. While I have no power to prolong the joyful moments, I can embellish them, endow them with more beauty and meaning, so that the next time they are overshadowed by sorrow, their charm may bring on a trace of a smile.
