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7 Keys for Joyful
Living!
by Chris Widener
Here are some thoughts for finding
and experiencing joy in your life. If there were one thing I
could wish upon my family, friends and the readers of this Ezine,
it would be joy in everything they do!
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Know your purpose. Nothing will
bring you joy more than knowing what it is that you are about
on this earth. Not knowing bring sadness, wondering, fear and
lack of fulfillment. Above all, find out what your unique purpose
is here on this earth - then fulfill it! As you do, you will
experience joy!
Live purposefully. This is a
follow up to number one. It is one thing to know your purpose,
but then you need to live according to that purpose. This is
a matter of priorities. Let your actions and schedule reflect
your purpose. Don't react to circumstances and let them cause
you to live without your purpose fully in site. Living without
your purpose will cause frustration. Living purposefully will
bring you deep satisfaction and joy!
Stretch yourself. Don't settle
into the status quo. That will leave you unfulfilled. |
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Always look to stretch yourself.
Whatever you are doing, stretch yourself to do more! Stretching
yourself will break the limits you have set for yourself and
will cause you to find joy in your expanded horizons!
Give more than you take. It brings happiness to accumulate. It
brings joy to give away. Sure, getting the car you worked hard
for will bring you a sense of satisfaction and even happiness.
But it won't bring you joy. Giving something away to the less
fortunate will bring you deep, abiding joy.
Surprise yourself, and others too. The words here are spontaneity
and surprise! Every once in a while, do the unexpected. It will
cause everybody to sit back and say, Wow, where did that come
from?" It will put a little joy in your life, and theirs.
Indulge yourself sometimes. To much indulgence and you are caught
in the happiness trap. Looking for the next purchase, celebration
etc to bring you a little "happiness high." But if
you will allow yourself an infrequent indulgence as a reward
for a job well done and a life well lived, you will appreciate
the indulgence and experience the joy of it.
Laugh a little - no, a lot! Most people are just too serious.
We need to laugh a little - no, a lot! Learn to laugh daily,
even if you have to learn to laugh in bad situations. This life
is to be enjoyed! The next time you go to the movie rental store,
get a comedy and let loose! Let yourself laugh!
Joy can be yours! Look for it, pursue it and enjoy it! |
