Those days as a kid when you had a clue, the moment was almost upon you. The faint jingle would then stir your senses, and your entire body would come alive. The rush of anticipation and excitement built as the sound became more apparent, and you could almost taste the creamy sweetness on your tongue.
My young dog experiences it daily when neighbors walk their dogs in the early morning. In anticipation, she will watch and peek through a forest of trees for movement—a false alarm as deer walk by. In warm weather, the wait is outside; in colder weather, since humans prohibit the flow, the perch is a sofa top with the ideal view. Then, finally, the friends appear, and the excitement spills over in excited yelps as she frantically skids around the corner to bolt outside. Unfortunately, it is all too often, and she will rush inside to seek a companion, furry or human, to join the five-minute celebration.
The ice cream truck is necessary for all of us. What brings you excitement and joy each day? What do you seek that the mere thought of doing it fills your heart with immense pleasure? It may be a walk with the dog, a moment to read or exercise.
It is simple, but in that simplicity, there is a tremendous joy. We should seek it out so we can wake up each day with uncontainable excitement.
