“Let us endeavor so to live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.” — Unknown
That would be a life full of Joy, don’t you think?
Have a joy – filled day. Carpe diem.
Tag: Life
Joy of Doing Without
It is a mid life goal to learn how to live simply, so that others may simply live.
This is one of the toughest life lessons to reverse. Everything we see or hear in the media, tells us more is better.
I’m teaching our son that less is more, not more is better.
Assets become liabilities. Seriously.
You get a nice car and then you worry about it being damaged or stolen. We live where most people drive upscale vehicles.
I drive a 20-year old car and love that it starts every time the key turns. Over a year ago, it was damaged when I was a victim of road rage. I’m thankful to be alive.
Never fixed that front fender, a daily reminder of what’s important.
The joy of doing without is something I need help on everyday anyway.
Joy Is A Choice
Joy is a choice I get to make every moment of every day. Same with you, even if it doesn’t seem so.
Did I mention that I have a pile of emotional baggage as big as many of you?
Did I mention that my wife and I are disabled?
Did I mention we spent our life savings to become parents?
Did I mention our son has an incurable disease?
Did I mention that I’ve overcome addiction?
The list goes on and on. So please, please don’t say, “But you’ve got it made. You are living the dream. You are so fortunate.”
This would generally be considered an insult, and completely disrespectful. And maybe the beginning of an excuse.
But forgiveness rushes in and all that’s left is joy. Almost unspeakable joy.
Addicted to Thankfulness?
It is extraordinarily uncommon to be fully conscious and in the moment all day, every day.
Why? No seriously, why?
If being thankful is such a blessing, why do we spend so little time doing it? Perhaps the same can be said for being healthy.
If being healthy is such a blessing, why do we spend so little time getting and staying healthy?
I think it’s because we over commit, over schedule, and, under plan. There’s a saying, “Failure to plan is planning to fail.”
I’m addicted to thankfulness. Grateful for the ability to think about issues like this. Excited to have daily challenges. Encouraged by slow and steady progress toward reconciliation.
Yes indeed, thankfulness is a drug. Don’t forget to take your medicine.
Mid Life Ailments Thankfully
“This is true joy in life. … To be a force of nature, not a feverish clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy.” – George Bernard Shaw
If I focused on my ailments and grievances, that’s all you’d hear me talk about.
Instead, I’m thankful that my feet hurt after a long day of standing and teaching others.
There are people who wish they had sore feet. Well actually, they simply wish they had feet. Not everyone does.
This reminds me to be thankful for everything. Everything. Ya with me?