For your consideration…

Joy is a key ingredient to love and we have the power to create it. Imagine that. Think about that. Think about what a gift that is to offer up to others….actually the entire Universe.

It is always easier to create joy when we are joyous ourselves. What brings us joy? For me it is being with friends and family. It is creating. I particularly love creating cards and sewing. I love to cook and entertain. And, of course, reading. That is what brings me joy. Think about what brings you joy. We are asked to bring more of it into our lives.

When we feel joy…are in a joyous state…it is contagious. Our energy emanates joy. But we can create joy in other ways. We can lend a helping hand to others. We can intercede for people. We can pick up the phone and make a call, lending an ear. We can make others feel good about themselves. We can volunteer and/or donate. We can send emails or better yet a handwritten note. We can post UPLIFTING ONLY messages to the various social media platforms.

Creating joy is an essential part of our spiritual quest and working our life purpose. We are asked today to remember that and make a conscious decision to create joy in our lives and the lives of others.

That is the HOPE. And so it is.

 

Bit by bit, piece by piece, HOPE by HOPE action steps anyone can take…

-Affirm…“I am loved.”

-Affirm…“I have the power to create joy.”

-Meditate/pray…ask…”What is my next step for my highest good and the highest good of all?”

-Drink lots of water.

-Get outdoors and take in at least 10 deep breaths.

 

What made me smile yesterday…

-We had all kinds of weather; warm, sunny, rainy, windy and finally cold. Hmmm, reminds me of home.

-Catching up with Cathy.

-Bob and Diane came for a visit and dinner.

-I tried recipes that we did in cooking class and all came out great.

-A good book. Seriously, my day wouldn’t be complete without reading a bit.

 

Love, Blessings and Gratitude,

Rev. Chris

 

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