What brings joy? What helps to connect to purpose?

This weekend I received something that my grandfather wanted me to keep... This item has a special meaning for me - it brings heartfelt memories and takes me right to that moment in the past - sitting close to him and hearing him say, "it is yours."?

This item now reinforces the connection to something profound and universal.

It also made me reflect on my recent study and how objects in our lives can bring meaning, generate feelings, and connect us with others.

Today, I went to a store wearing my 'The starry night' face mask, which I purchased earlier at the Van Gogh 3D Exhibition.?I like this mask as it reminds me of the beauty around me. The cashier said how they loved that painting and how seeing this mask makes them smile now.?We shared an emotion by relating to this art piece through my face mask.?

???What objects do we have in our life that bring joy?

???What objects do we have in our life that help us overcome challenges and move forward??

???What objects in our professional environment remind us of the work we love and help us connect to the purpose??

I often use a virtual background in my Zoom meetings. One of my favorite backgrounds is a view with mountains. Mountains remind me of a challenge which is best to overcome by engaging with others, working together, supporting each other, celebrating the beauty along the way, and achieving something meaningful as we reach the top.?

Photo by Nicoli Williams on Flickr