Joy...continued!

Greetings as we begin to wind down yet another year. My high school phys ed teacher was right - they seem to go faster the older I get!

When I was thinking about what I wanted to write about this week, the word joy kept coming back, even though I mentioned it last week. And when I was pondering what I wanted to title this week's post, "Joy...continued" popped into my mind. When that phrase came into my little pea brain, I immediately grabbed hold of it as the great ending to one year and a perfect beginning to the next. Think about it ~ isn't that what you want in 2010? Joy...continued??

So let me ask you a different question than last week's: What is it that gives you soul-satisfying joy? I have found over the past few years that for me it has nothing to do with "stuff." As a matter of fact, sometimes the "stuff" gets in the way of my joy. My joy comes from awareness ~ of my surroundings, of my blessings (especially health for me and those I care about!), of my purpose in life (which I have come to believe is to help other people, whether that is through a workshop, a conversation, an email or this blog!), and sometimes just an awareness of life itself as I sit quietly in front of the fireplace surrounded by my "furry friends."

So I'll end with that question ~ again: What is it that gives you soul-satisfying, mind-calming joy?

As we enter a New Year, take some time to think about the answer to that question. THEN make sure you find time to experience "it" (whatever "it" is for YOU) over the next 12 months...

Remember ~ joy CONTINUED. Isn't that what life should be about every year?

Wishing you the healthiest ~ and most joyous ~ of New Years...and don't forget to share that joy with others!

Blessings,
Linda
www.lindasworkshops.com
877-216-5781
linda@lindasworkshops.com

Welcome to Words to Live By...Thought-provoking Words for Reflection

For those of you who know me, you know that I love to write as well as "teach" by way of training workshops. As I have been working on my website over the past few months at http://www.lindasworkshops.com/, it occurred to me that I would love to have an avenue to help you "soar to new heights" when you are unable to attend a face-to-face workshop or don't have access to the webinars I conduct for some of my clients.


And so "Words to Live By" is born - with the intent to share with you what simple words can teach us.


Right now, it's my plan to post once a week. I have no desire to inundate you with meaningless posts. My only wish is to bring something into your life that will allow you to sit back with a good cup of coffee ~ or whatever brings you a sense of peace ~ and ponder how you live your life.


Here is my promise to you ~ my posts will be brief and uplifting. Each week, I'll present a word to you with a short message about why this word is meaningful in my own life.


And what do I ask from you? Nothing save your patience with my "newbie" status in the world of blogs ~ and of course, an open mind...ready to ponder.


Blessings,

Linda

http://www.lindasworkshops.com/