22 Things That Bring Us Simple Joy in Arizona

Having lofty goals and wishing for a million dollars may seem like things that would bring us happiness. But how many stories have you heard where someone wins millions in the lottery, only to wind up penniless a year or two later?

Did all that money bring the person true joy, or was the feeling temporary?

What Simple Things Bring You Joy, Arizona?

I was curious about the simple things in our lives that bring us joy in Arizona. Some of the items our audience listed were universal, like spending time with family, while others were very specific to life in Arizona.

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Not one person told us they enjoyed working a 60-hour week. No one touted the fun of sitting in traffic.

The simple joys in our lives are found in our personal relationships with others, spending time with our pets, and the "between" moments of relaxing and enjoying our environment, no matter what it looks like.

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Living in Arizona, we have a different pace and a different understanding of simple joy.

After surviving the scorching summer days, turning off the air conditioning, and sipping a hot beverage on the porch in the early morning as the sun rises - well, that sounds like the exact level of joy we can all agree on.

Put a cat on your lap or a dog at your feet, next to your cozy slippers, and you have the perfect Arizona morning.

The Simple Things That Bring Us Joy in Arizona

Here are the answers our listeners shared with us when we asked you what simple things bring you joy. How many of these "simple joys" resonate with you?