Who Stole The Joy?

For your consideration…..

Today we were given a question, “Who stole the joy?” It seems like an easy question. What or who is impeding are path to happiness and joy.

But we are reminded that joy is a God-given gift. It is what our God wants for us. It is ours to keep forever. If everyone lived their natural state of joy, our world would thrive.

The reality is no one can steal our joy but we can let it go. Of course, we do not remember ourselves as babies. As adults we watch and marvel at the tenacity and absolute focus they have. Over and over they fall down trying to learn to walk or get to a goal they have their eyes on. But they do not let go of the joy of the present moment. They passionately stay in it with absolute certainty that in the next or next they will be successful.

We are learners our entire life. The message today is to give THIS moment complete joyful attention and intention knowing with  absolute certainty in the next or the next we will reach our goals. Stay fully present in moment. That is the HOPE. And so it is.

Bit by bit, piece by piece, HOPE by HOPE action steps……

-Meditate/pray….identify what is stealing your joy and let it go asking that it be healed for the highest good.

-Drink lots of water.

-Spend some time out in Mother Nature. Take in at least 10 deep breaths.

-Journal what is stealing your joy. Write an affirmation to counter it/them.

-Or you can write it/them down on a piece of paper and burn it releasing it for healing.

What made me smile yesterday…….

-Reading on the deck enjoying the sun.

-John and Jackie came for dinner.

-A great walk along the river.

-Carol came through for me.

Love, Blessings and Gratitude,

Chris