Joie de vivre

Joie de vivre is a French term which literally means exuberant enjoyment of life. This can be related to anything actually.  It is used to express cheerful enjoyment of life, an exultation of spirit.  It can be joy of conversation, joy of eating, joy of anything one might do.  It denotes a kind of relaxed enjoyment.

We see about it or a toned-down version of it in so many movies, tv shows, social media, etc. 

But is life just only about enjoyment and indulging.  Where does self-discipline and values stand related to this sort of goal.

I think it is a great concept really to help one to have a positive outlook towards life.  In essence we can only really enjoy something as long as we are totally present in that moment.  There is a balance to be maintained between the two poles of indulging and self-discipline, of between letting go and holding on.  Once we find such right balance life will never cease to amaze.

I am grateful to have found something which strikes such balance.