Thought for Today

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”

Finding Joy Everywhere

“There are souls in this world who have the gift of finding joy everywhere and leaving it behind them when they go.” – Frederick William Faber

The Friday Affirmation

My life has meaning.

Our Gift From God

“Joy is the measure of a happy and healthy life. It is not only a measure of our happiness but also a measure of our empathy and selflessness because it is a value that loses its power when we isolate it from others. Joy is our gift from God and the gift that we canContinue reading “Our Gift From God”

Joy Follows

“We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.” – Buddha

The Joy of Living

‘When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself.’ – Tecumseh

Think Joy

“Think joy, talk joy, practice joy, share joy, saturate your mind with joy, and you will have the time of your life today and every day all your life.” – Norman Vincent Peale

The Ripple Effect

“Own your joy so that you can be happier and bring more energy to the world. That ripple effect works on a quantum level. It brings about changes in the world.” – Gabrielle Bernstein