Tag: joy
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Joy and Pain. Side by Side.
“Choosing to nurture joy does not mean turning a blind eye to pain or difficulty or injustice. It means holding positive possibilities while looking deeply into pain. Deep truth about what is and recognizing joy can exist side by side.” ~Circle Forward I read those words and I was reminded of the phrase finding joy…
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2014: The year of the dance
“Isn’t it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back, everything is different…” – C.S. Lewis A friend of mine posted these words on her Facebook page yesterday. The words struck me. I couldn’t help but think how absolutely perfect this powerful quote was as we close out the old year and welcome…
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Four simple truths about gratitude
I’m resisting the urge to write volumes on the subject. Because I could. It’s that powerful. It’s that game-changing. It’s that essential. . . To all that’s good in life. But, I promise to keep it short and sweet. Because the truths speak for themselves. . . Four simple truths about gratitude Gratitude is a choice.…
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Staying present when life gets crazy
Hello Blog, it has been a while. . . Not the first time I’ve written those words on these pages for the world to see and probably won’t be the last. Luckily I don’t blog for a living. Whew! My hiatus from the blogosphere started unintentionally, of course. Then one day, I realized that it had been…
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The healing journey
“The journey of healing is often painful. It requires much effort and endurance. . . It is hard work, but along the way we learn that there is a place in the journey where we are able to celebrate. This celebration comes from knowing that all of the effort is worth it. It is from…
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Lean into it. . .
Lean into it. When that message came to me twice the other day– I figured I better listen. The first time I heard those words I was listening to Dr. Brene Brown speak. (If you haven’t heard her message, STOP READING THIS NOW and Google her. Then listen whole-heartedly to what she has to say.…