You're listening to TED Talks Daily, where we bring you new ideas to spark your curiosity every day.

I'm your host, Elise Hugh. Today we're sharing a talk by poet David Larby, who asks the question,

what if joy isn't something that only shows up in life's biggest moments, but something quietly waiting for us every

day. I don't think that it's naive at all to look for joy in the everyday. In fact, if I'm ever to be

truly content, it seems to me to be the only way. There is nothing too small to be happy about.

David reflects on the strange yet beautiful balance between sadness,

resilience, and the small ordinary moments that make life feel lighter, like stopping to

appreciate the perfect bite of food. Joy is not just a fanciful thing. It's a whimsical, powerful

tool. It's a thread of resilience woven into our lives. He offers us a gentle reminder that even when things feel like they're falling apart and life starts to feel too complicated, there are cracks where light gets in and maybe it's just a matter of learning where to look. That's coming up right after a short break.

And now our TED Talk of the Day.

If you're able to, please close your eyes.

Take a deep breath in and a deep breath out.

Relax your shoulders and clench your jaw.

Take another deep breath in and another breath out.

You can open your eyes now.

My name is David. I'm a poet and author.

I write about the things that bring me joy.

You'd be surprised just how often that means I pick up my pen and use my voice.

Whenever I have a truly bad day,

frustrating as it may be,

it's a matter of time until my next smile. Good things are coming to me.

That may sound glib. It may sound naive. Life is far more complicated than that. I won't argue with you.

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