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Live the Joy
JOY ~ Journey of You July 8, 2011 |
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(Past joy musings feed the soul.)
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JOY every week!
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Greetings!
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"Don't ever pray for patience!"
That's what the "church girls" told a gal way back in college. I still remember her confused face as they mocked and laughed, "Boy, are you going to get tested now!" Maybe they were right, but I didn't like the less-than-loving spirit they exuded when Lisa was looking for support and encouragement.
We all need occasional support and encouragement when it comes to patience. In general, I'm pretty easy-going, but there are moments.
I could brag about how patient I've been with the power outage (back on) and internet outage (still out), but then I'd also have to confess how I was ready to scream when a recent doctor appt kept me waiting (and waiting and waiting) and consumed over 3 hours of my day. I changed the calendar page in the exam room because it felt like I had been sitting there a month.
All "this happiness stuff" I teach has worked wonders in my increased patience with others and for most situations. My areas for improvement: being patient with myself, and with waiting.
I'm getting better at cutting myself some slack. I also am looking at waiting with new eyes, as an opportunity. Sitting in traffic is time to sing, to make a call, listen to an audio book. Waiting at appointments is time to read, study, write. Sometimes we go, go,go so much that having to waiting screws up the next thing that we are go,go,going to.
Maybe it's a sign that we are overbooked.
It seems to me that many older people have more patience because they have figured out that all our rushing and busy-ness is pointless. Downtime, including waiting, is time for our souls to get our attention.
I now always make sure I have a book with me. I also take the time to just listen. Listen to the sounds all around me and in me to quiet me, still me, slow me down. I listen to what my soul is wanting me to learn.
I don't exactly pray for patience, but I do know when I am forced to wait, I will practice new habits and play "catch up" on my inner work. There's always something I can learn.
Words to Ponder:
Benjamin Franklin
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 What brings me Joy lately.... |
- a bucket of bubble gum
- the breeze blowing in right now
- walking every morning
- "Midnight in Paris"
- having my iPod on shuffle as I type; quite an eclectic mix of tunes I have
- my prince charming (give yours an extra squeeze this week)
- the fact that we still have water (and can flush) when the power is out
- the fact that there are still ways to get internet even when mine is still down
- drinking Crystal Light on the rocks in my beautiful glitzy goblet
- Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra, Keane
- our mailman, always a pleasant guy
- Robbie Williams, KISS, The Hillworms
- postcards
- Brandi Carlile, Queen, Matt Wertz
- dental floss
- Tom Jones, Blondie, BJ Thomas
- texting with my boys
- pretending to play the piano with John Ondrasik
What brings YOU joy?? Send in your stories for a compilation book to come out end of the year. Anything goes. One liners, essays, and anything in between. Send in NOW! And yes, you can submit more than once! THANKS for spreading the joy.
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KAY RUMPLESHARI SMALLWOODLYNN BRODIEDEBRA JOY HARTDOUG ALLENVALERIE STOUFFER JONESEDWIN MILLERTRACI LARSON
(Send in your birthday. At the end of each month, a name is drawn and receives snail mail surprise!)
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| Sage Advice |
"I cannot tell the truth about anything unless I confess being a student, growing and learning something new every day. The more I learn, the clearer my view of the world becomes."
- Sonia Sanchez
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| Raving Fan/Fellow Joy Spreader |
"I am a proud owner of my first copyrights for lyrics. I'm working with a very talented musician who was looking for someone to "put words to his music." As you know, lyrics are a whole planet away from journals and poems, but it has been quite the enjoyable odyssey to get there!
The current project has been a book of contemporary Christian songs for transitional times.
We've done several genres so far. Rap was fun because I got to use $25 words that rhymed in a church setting. (Transubstantiation.) I could go on, but you probably get the idea.
Many of your columns and ideas were inspiring along the way, so thank you!"
Deborah Wicksier
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| Word Nerd |
assay \a-SEY\, verb:
1. To examine or analyze.
2. In metallurgy, to analyze (an ore, alloy, etc.) in order to determine the quantity of gold, silver, or other metal in it.
3. To attempt; try.
dictionary.com
I say, (in my best Foghorn Leghorn impersonation, I say....) that to assay something as to examine it is a totally different thing than assay as to try. Can I assay to assay? I say that is confusing.
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| Happiness Club |
First Thursday of each monthNorth Suburban Library, 6340 N. Second St., Loves Park6:30 - 8;00 pmAll are welcome. Free. Fun. Folly. Practical tips that can change your life!
One minute Video of H Club
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| JOY Assignment |
 | | JOY Assignment Kelly Epperson www.journeyofyou.com 7/14/11 |
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Wishing you patience and wisdom, and lots of fun.
Live joyfully,
Kelly
PARTING SHOT:
"A woman of mystique is fully aware of her flaws and weaknesses, yet she is strong enough to admit them and not be embarrassed by them."
- Jean Lush
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ABOUT KELLY:
Kelly Epperson, a former IRS agent, is now an agent of joy, living the life of her dreams and teaching others to do the same. Author of When Life Stinks, It's Time to Wash the Gym Clothes and 365 Days of Joy - How to be Happy Every Single Day, Kelly presents keynotes, programs, and workshops to a wide variety of corporate, private, and philanthropic groups, and works with individual clients. She writes a weekly newspaper column, a weekly "Live the Joy" ezine, and blogs on her website www.journeyofyou.com, and is a mentor to women (and men) who want to step up and step into their own joy journey.
Would You Like Kelly to Inspire and Teach at Your Next Event?
Kelly is available for keynote speaking engagements for corporations, associations, public seminars and events, and industry-specific trainings. Contact kelly@journeyofyou.com.
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