Thought for Today

What the World Needs

“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” – Howard Thurman

Inner Contentment

“To be joyful is a principle. It doesn’t change with emotions. Joy is inner contentment despite all the circumstances.” – Richard Daly

Live in Joy

“Participate joyfully in the sorrows of the world. We cannot cure the world of sorrows, but we can choose to live in joy.” – Joseph Campbell

Joy is in Us

“Joy is not in things; it is in us.” – Richard Wagner

Joy Blooms

“Joy blooms where minds and hearts are open.” – Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Choose Joy

“Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.” – Henri Nouwen

“Love is a force more formidable than any other. It is invisible – it cannot be seen or measured, yet it is powerful enough to transform you in a moment, and offer you more joy than any material possession could.” – Barbara De Angelis

Beginning With Me

Genie’s Note: This is an oldie but goodie I found on the blog as a page when I was doing my not regular enough “blogkeeping” duties. It was written by Bob. In a world full of turmoil I think we can all use a reminder that change begins with us. When we began this blog,Continue reading “Beginning With Me”

Sheer Joy of Existence

“This is part of the involuntary bargain we make with the world just by being alive. We get to experience the splendor of nature, the beauty of art, the balm of love and the sheer joy of existence, always with the knowledge that illness, injury, natural disaster, or pure evil can end it in anContinue reading “Sheer Joy of Existence”