How much is Joy worth to you?  Ask yourself “Am I experiencing Joy in this moment despite my present life conditions?” 

Everyone has activities that bring them joy just by the shear nature of that activity.  For some people it is going out into nature, or listening to the sound of water at a beach, or river.  Maybe it is the sight of a beautiful sunset or the smell of the air after a cleansing rainstorm.  Some people find joy riding a bike or running.  Or the daredevils who like to feel the rushing wind against their faces… 

If you can find joy somewhere – you can find joy anywhere.  The trick is that sometimes it takes some work.  Are you willing to go to any lengths to find Joy?  Maybe you don’t have time to trek out into the wilderness to find Peace and Joy.  But you could take a walk, stretch your body or exercise and if that doesn’t work … read a spiritual book or even a novel and if that doesn’t work … call a friend and if that doesn’t work … goof around with your kids or your four-legged furry kids and if that doesn’t work … say a prayer and if that doesn’t work … clean your house and if that doesn’t work … play music and if that doesn’t work … well you get the idea. 

We are so busy rushing through our lives we don’t take the time for Joy.  The ability to find Joy in this moment is directly proportional to our level of control.  And if you think you have a naturally melancholy disposition – that Joy is not a natural state for you – the truth is that it is only our need for control and willingness to go to any lengths that are the deterrents to Joy.

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No one knows what lengths you may have to go to in finding a joyous life.  A joyous life is possible – to everyone – in any situation – despite any situation.  Joyful experiences happen in an instant and take our breath away.  It may be an effort but it is worth the effort.

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Keep the Faith, Clean up the messes in Your Path, Give to Someone Else,

And Be Your Most Magnificent Self…

Jody D.