"Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it?--every, every minute?"
---Emily in Our Town, by Thornton Wilder
---Emily in Our Town, by Thornton Wilder
I just finished a book about joy. "We are all sculptors, authors, and composers. Our lives, quite simply, are our most precious projects. And a life of joy--if we want it--is ours to cultivate and cherish . . . to discover and design." The premise is that Happiness is a Choice. In order to be happy, you must make it the priority in your life.
Jacqueline Kelm is the author. One of her many great suggestions: Answer the daily question What one thing can I do today, no matter how small, to increase my joy? I really liked the answers some people gave:
Jacqueline Kelm is the author. One of her many great suggestions: Answer the daily question What one thing can I do today, no matter how small, to increase my joy? I really liked the answers some people gave:
- Take my children as they are and enjoy them.
- Pull non-essential items off my to-do list.
- Set up two lawn chairs in the driveway and wait for someone to walk by.
- List what I'm grateful for right now: hand lotion, nice soap, a heating pad.
- Pack the book bags before breakfast so I can eat and chat with the kids.
- Sincerely compliment my husband on one of his great qualities.
- Don't start my conversations with, "My life is so crazy."
- Reflect on the blessings of a Monday morning.
- Listen to my favorite CD.
- Look through a photo album.
6 comments:
That sounds like an awesome book!
Perfect hostess gift. Please pack and bring to me. Thank you.
I can't wait to read it mom!
Sounds right up my alley. I like books like this and I can't wait to see who comes up to your lawn chairs! I'm glad you always find the best books. Have a fun vacation.
Thanks for the tip. The book sounds like one I'd like and one I could definitely benefit from. Take to the beauty shop?? Who me??
I have a sign on my bathroom mirror that reads: Today I choose to be happy. Someday soon I'll write about how it got there on my other blog. Some days, it's an impossible choice but it's still my choice and most days I can get past what's holding me back.
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