Today, I turn my blog over to Julie Blank. She will show you 4 ways to choose JOY!And, you will find her bio at the end of the post.Take it away, Julie….. *** *** You may have heard the phrase, “happiness is based on circumstances, joy is a choice.” At…
JOY and HAPPINESS
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*** *** JOY is my Truth and my Light! *** What is this joy that I speak of so often? Joy lives at the epicenter of my heart. It fuels my emotions and keeps me in a positive place. Let my truth be heard so others can find their truth. I know…
*** Inhale Blessings and Exhale Happiness *** Ever wondered why all the hype about gratitude? There’s been a lot of research in recent years showing How Gratitude Can Boost Your Happiness. Read on to find out why gratitude is much more than just being thankful. *** *** Gratitude is like…
#12 of an Inspirational Series *** Are you chasing joy? If so, you’re probably keen on infusing your life only with what brings you joy. I want to share with you 5 Surprising Secrets to Living a Joy-Filled Life. *** *** What is meant by living a joy-filled life? According…
#11 of An Inspirational Series *** *** “Dear sweet lady, how in the world can I discover my joy? There are so many things that are in need of attention… I am driving myself crazy with worry.” This message showed up this morning in my inbox. My heart leaped to…
*** #8 of an Inspirational Series Updated July 28, 2020 *** *** The Peaceful Life at the Coast There is nothing more beautiful than sunrise at the coast. It is the promise of a new day, another opportunity for a new beginning. As the colors streak across the skies, I…
Updated December 2, 2020 *** It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Magic is in the air! The joyful Christmas season is here and I’m dreaming of an old-fashioned Christmas!I hope you will enjoy these 3 short inspirations for a Joyful Christmas! *** *** JOYFUL CHRISTMAS! 3 Christmas Inspirations…
#5 of An Inspirational Series Updated June 16. 2020 *** Laughter is the Best Medicine *** ‘Two guys are walking through a game park & they come across a lion that has not eaten for days. The lion starts chasing the two men. They run as fast as they can…
I am in the process of writing a daily inspirational book. Below you will find 3 of my inspirational moments. Be sure to subscribe to my email list for more inspiration. I have been, or can be, if you click on a link and make a purchase, compensated via cash…
Ruth had a little girl and now she hoped for a baby boy. After several miscarriages, she and her husband met with the Department of Social Services in July 1969. They knew it was a long shot and potentially a long wait but, they were willing to take their chances…
A True Story of Relinquishing the Rights to Parent Your Newborn Baby It was 1969 and times were different. Jill was 17 years old, a high school senior, single and ….. pregnant. Her parents were outraged and sent her away immediately, over a thousand miles away. She was not given…
#2 of An Inspirational Series *** Updated May 12, 2020 Powerful habits to help you unlock the keys to happiness The keys to happiness seem to be as impossible to find as a teenager without a cell phone. This is due to a misconception that happiness depends on a change…
#1 of An Inspirational Series Updated July 28, 2020 *** One of my favorite places to spend time is outside in my flower gardens. It is there, amongst the birds, the flowers, the grass, and the trees that I find supreme JOY in the Garden! I love the aroma of…
Updated July 17, 2020 *** *** “I’ve just been told that my chronic list making is stopping me from living an inspired life. What do you think?” Oh, my! Laura’s comment stopped me in my tracks. I, personally, make a lot of lists but I love the idea of living…
Updated July 19, 2020 *** This is a sweet story about Finding Happiness in a Field of Dandelions. I know you’ll enjoy reading it. *** As I pulled into a parking spot, I noticed the field beside me was uncut and full of weeds. I wondered why management didn’t take…
10 Tips to Bring Back Your JOY *** This post was updated on February 14, 2021. *** *** In my last post, I talked about Choosing JOY Every Day, but sometimes, you just don’t feel joyful. So, how do you reclaim your JOY when you’re struggling with a tough day…
Updated November 18, 2019 *** Choose JOY today and every day! Joy doesn’t simply happen. You have to intentionally choose joy, and you have to choose to be joyful every day. Joy begins with gratitude – being thankful for all you are and all you have. It is not dependent…
……….Elle came to me as a rescue kitty when she was two years old and she quickly became Queen of the Estate at my place. It was just the two of us and we were great companions for each other. For the next seven years, Elle trained me to always…