The joy of living.
Called to be a practitioner of joy.
Modern culture confuses joy with being happy.
Being happy is a part of being joyful.
Happiness is dependent on a particular outcome while joy is a state of being which is independent from what is going on in one’s life.
Simply: Happiness is based on external factors
while joy is from an internal source.
Your biggest test during your mid-year season is overcoming external pressures and disappointments with joy.
Joy is a weapon against the storms of life.
It is a state of mind that is excited about life no matter what is going on.
Your life might be looking like the aftermath of a tornado but joy is acting out
the hope that things are working out for your good.
Joy encompasses gratitude, faith, hope, happiness and a general excitement for life.
Joy is a high vibration.
When something is spinning fast, It becomes invisible to the eye.
Being joyful makes you invisible to all the low frequency things which are the
things that you don’t want to experience i.e. drama, lack, fear, doubt etc.
It puts you on the same frequency with all the wonderful things that you want to experience.
Practical ways to be joyful.
dance for no reason
dress nice without an occasion.
Cook a special meal just because you feel like it.
Commit to that hobby that makes you feel good.
Give random hugs and kisses.
Keep a gratitude journal.
Spend time with a loved one.
Watch the stars.
Volunteer or donate to a local charity.
Listen to music that makes you happy and sing along loudly.
Sit in silence and do nothing.
Be generous with your compliments.
Talk to an elder or a child.
Go through an old photo album and visit your favourite memories.
Surround yourself with beauty-flowers, art and make your space clean and uplifting colors.
Create something with your hands- painting, gardening, beads, bread anything really.
Let yourself rest without feeling guilty.
Never feel guilty for removing anything or anyone from your life that steals your peace.
Invest in mood lifting scents for your space and your body.
Get active.
Watch sunsets or sunrises.
Eat slowly and savor the food.
Drink water and mind your business.
Stay on the path of righteousness, joyfulness and be triumphant always.
I love you all.