Finding joy. It can be hard sometimes. With everything happening around us. Remembering to trust and soak in the simple goodness around us. Joy can be found in all circumstances. I have to remind myself of that. If I allow negativity in. It will consume me and steal my joy. Being strong. Embracing all that is good. We owe it to ourselves.
So how do we make sure we experience joy everyday? We wake up daily and surround ourselves with things that make us happy. Schedule our day with good intentions. Stop mindlessly scrolling through social media. Journal. Listen to uplifting music. Find time for self care. Don’t compare yourself to others. Get into His word. Forgive others. Do something thoughtful for a stranger. Be kind. Give grace. Take time to sit and talk to someone special with no distractions. Live each day fully with no regret. Love. Pray.
These things are not hard. Making them a habit to repeat daily. We were chosen for such a time as this. Our time should be spent with joy. Abundant joy. Even on the days when you feel like the weight of the world is weighing you down. Stop. Breath. Give thanks. Embrace. Grow.
This morning I found myself getting anxious. Because I allowed myself to mindless scroll. If I would have just scrolled on past. I would not have felt the worry and fear. I allowed it in. How did I release the anxiety. Prayer. A walk. Reminding myself of the JOY in my life. I have to stop allowing the negativity around me in. I’m stronger than that. So are you. I challenge you to write down what brings you joy. Today and everyday. My friend Ashley celebrates her dad Roy who passed away suddenly from cancer with #joysofjune. I stinkin love this and it sparked me to write about joy. She said instead of dreading this month she finds joy in everyday. So I’m celebrating with her! Will you join me? Let’s find JOY in every day. We can do this! Together.
With lots of love and joy!
xoxo,
jme
