| |
| |
|
Faith411.com - Inspirational |
|
|
|
Vital information and articles related to inspiration.7 Keys for Joyful Living!
Here are some thoughts for finding and experiencing joy in your life. Ifthere were one thing I could wish upon my family, friends and the readers ofthis Ezine, it would be joy in everything they do! Know your purpose. Nothing will bring you joy more than knowing what it isthat you are about on this earth. Not knowing brings sadness, wondering, fearand lack of fulfillment. Above all, find out what your unique purpose ishere on this earth - then fulfill it! As you do, you will experience joy! Live purposefully. This is a follow up to number one. It is one thing toknow your purpose, but then you need to live according to that purpose. Thisis a matter of priorities. Let your actions and schedule reflect yourpurpose. Don't react to circumstances and let them cause you to live withoutyour purpose fully in site. Living without your purpose will causefrustration. Living purposefully will bring you deep satisfaction and joy! Stretch yourself. Don't settle into the status quo. That will leave youunfulfilled. Always look to stretch yourself. Whatever you are doing,stretch yourself to do more! Stretching yourself will break the limits youhave set for yourself and will cause you to find joy in your expandedhorizons! Give more than you take. It brings happiness to accumulate. It brings joy togive away. Sure, getting the car you worked hard for will bring you a senseof satisfaction and even happiness. But it won't bring you joy. Givingsomething away to the less fortunate will bring you deep, abiding joy. Surprise yourself, and others too. The words here are spontaneity andsurprise! Every once in a while, do the unexpected. It will cause everybodyto sit back and say, "Wow, where did that come from?" It will put a littlejoy in your life, and theirs. Indulge yourself sometimes. To much indulgence and you are caught in thehappiness trap. Looking for the next purchase, celebration etc to bring youa little "happiness high." But if you will allow yourself an infrequentindulgence as a reward for a job well done and a life well lived, you willappreciate the indulgence and experience the joy of it. Laugh a little - no, a lot! Most people are just too serious. We need tolaugh a little - no, a lot! Learn to laugh daily, even if you have to learnto laugh in bad situations. This life is to be enjoyed! The next time you goto the movie rental store, get a comedy and let loose! Let yourself laugh! Joy can be yours! Look for it, pursue it and enjoy it! About The Author: Chris Widener is a popular speaker and writer as well as the President of Made for Success, a company helping individuals and organizations turn their potential into performance, succeed in every area of their lives and achieve their dreams. To see Chris "live" at the upcoming Jim Rohn Weekend Event as he speaks on the subject of Secrets of Influence go to http://Chris-Widener.InspiresYOU.com/ or call 800-929-0434.
MORE RESOURCES:
Inspirational - Google News |
|
|
|
RELATED ARTICLES
How Healing The Past Empowers Your Future Everyday I meet people who have a chronic upset that runs their lives, and I notice that they are not even aware of it. Often the pain has become buried in their unconscious; or if they are aware of it, they choose to deny any power to combat it. I Dont Like This You always do this wrong, how many times would I have to tell as to how to do the thing right, don't you understand to what I say, I am talking to you, are you listening to what I am saying. It would have been much better if I would have done that myself. Weapons of Mass Distraction Anything that draws one away from the business of living and being worthy - such as drugs, alcohol, distractions of all descriptions, and sleep when the intent is oblivion, not to mention the idea of killing oneself - is a means of escaping, a little death, and death itself is the ultimate escape.Anything can be a means of avoiding problems. A Plausible Defense Direct Answers - Column for the week of August 5, 2002I just looked at your website and read "Wanting To Be Caught," and I truly think that is awful advice! You said and I quote, "You can't act as if you had no wish to end the marriage when you undertook marriage ending actions."I have just been caught cheating on my husband of 16 years, and at no point was I wanting to end my marriage. Food for Thought We all love picnics. They represent a fun time as we prepare the food, the entertainment and the guest list. Does Your Childhood Hold You Back? Have you come to a point in your life and got stuck and unable to move on?I've been shocked recently to discover how many women and men have suffered one trauma or another during childhood, in particular the amount that have been through abuse.The experience of abuse, at an age when it would be impossible to know how to handle it, is horrific, be it beatings, humiliation or sexual abuse. The Fuel for Creative Vigor Writing a book or creating a killer headline requires a special blend of imagination, inspiration, and knowledge. Whether the ordeal is like enduring a root canal or soaring on a cloud, depends on how upbeat you are. Choicemaking: Self-Help Secrets Revealed We all assume that making choices is a simple process. We seewhat's in front of us and we choose the best option. Imprisoned In Liberty? Robert was so strong that I once saw him pick up and carry a refrigerator up stairs by himself. His strength plus his integrity landed him a job as a guard at a maximum-security correctional facility in a town called "Liberty. Anam Cara - Losing your Religion I am sitting before a window of morning light "losing my religion."I feel fine about this. A Journey of a Thousand Miles There is a Chinese proverb that says, "A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step."This is certainly true. Overcoming Addiction Dear Candace,I am having trouble letting go of an over the counter addiction and smoking. I really need the Holy Spirit to guide me and strengthen me so I can overcome these things. Facing the Enemies Within We are not born with courage, but neither are we born with fear. Maybe some of our fears are brought on by your own experiences, by what someone has told you, by what you've read in the papers. Quest for Freedom--A Story Of Pure Courage The Nazis stormed into the house of Stanislavsky Lech, who was Jewish, herded the entire family out at gunpoint, packed them into an overcrowded train, filled with the stench of death and despair, and sent them to Krakow.Then, before his eyes, Lech saw his entire family shot. Everyone Has Been Hurt...Part 3 Continued.. I Hate My Computer and Other Inspirational Thoughts The New Year has not started out very well for Yours Truly. After the first day of the new year, my life went south for the rest of the winter. What Company Does Your Business Keep? A man is known by the company he keeps. We have heard that phrase so many times. Silence Inside Silence means no voice input of any sort. What happens when there is silence? We cannot hear anything from the outside, but the voices inside are what we hear pretty clearly. Case Closed Direct Answers - Column for the week of October 27, 2003I met my boyfriend on an online dating service four months ago. About a month ago I went to the dating service website to take my profile off. Words That Can Leave You Powerless The lines below come from this weeks mind treatment, written by Rev. Angelica Jayne who is a regular weekly contributor to this site.
|
|
Inspirational Articles Home Page | Inspirational Articles Site Map | News | Faith411.com Home Page EZmatic.com | IgoJo | UpBee | Blue Ryder | Health | ZippyGo | Ken J Wagner Faith411.com - all Vital information and articles related to Inspirational. |
| © 2006 |
