Are You Finding the Joy?

By Randy Gage
June 29th, 2009

We all love times of joy. And we all want more joy in our lives. But how much joy is already there? Joy that you might be failing to appreciate?

Have you really looked into the eyes of your spouse or partner lately, to see that special sparkle that attracted you to them when you first met? Have you savored the taste of just one bite of food? When was the last time you really gazed at the moon or the stars?

Do you notice the joy in the kids playing alongside the car, bus or train, as you make you way to work? Look at the exquisite joy in a dog’s face, as he rides along with his head stuck out the car window.

Why not celebrate all the joy you have been taking for granted today? Relish the joy of finishing a project. Delight in the challenge that causes you growth. And savor in the fact that you live in the most exciting time in human history, and you have the power to create your destiny!

-RG

Comment by douglas on 2009-06-29 09:55:25

-RG,

All those joys and more exist in good or bad economic times.

-djm

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Comment by Randy Gage on 2009-06-29 09:57:28

Absolutely true. And a good thing to remember.

Comment by Federico (Venezuela) on 2009-06-29 10:22:36

Randy thanks for sharing these thoughts… Good things are everywhere!!! Sadly, humans just get better and better a finding the few little bad things that happen and then expand them so large we can’t see past them, and miss the good ones!

Have a nice day everybody!

Federico

Comment by Michael Barrett on 2009-06-29 10:25:40

Man oh man, this is right on the button. I have been doing this more and more lately as often as I remember. Thanks for saying it as simply ans clearly as you did. Michael

Comment by Bones Rodriguez on 2009-06-29 11:17:44

I am looking for a balance between being joyous and wanting more…. I guess I see them as mutually exclusive right now, and maybe that belief needs some examination…

I had a pretty powerful weekend, and I realized a certain talent of mine, and it made me choke up for a second; I had felt joy, and had passed that along to a great deal of people- more than ever before- and I think I’d like to stay in that role… I’m gonna go work on that right now!

Comment by Gina on 2009-06-29 11:19:21

Awesome! How true! This was so great to read today! Thanks Randy!

Gina

Comment by Helen Malinalco on 2009-06-29 11:24:45

YOW ARE WRIGHT RANDY…THOSE THINGS THAT MAKE THE SENSE OF LIFE!!

Comment by patricia on 2009-06-29 11:49:10

I needed to be reminded today. Thank you:)

Comment by Sheila on 2009-06-29 12:43:34

Life is a Journey not a destination!

How often do we (I) need to be reminded. Perfect timing after a weekend of refocusing and regenerating.

thanks

Comment by Rob on 2009-06-29 12:46:22

Love this post! My wife and I look at the stars and the moon when we go to bed every night it is clear! I watch swans fly and experience joy at their amazing beauty. When my 21 month old son does anything, I experience tons of joy, like yesterday on the boat watching him sit next to me enjoying the waves or when he points at anything and knows and says what it is! Looking at my wife today during lunch, I was full of joy. Seeing blue sky, riding my motorcycle, going on a bike ride with my family, relaxing in the sun, driving the H2 in the snow! There seems to be joy in everything! SEE and EXPERIENCE the joy!

Comment by IRIS Z. on 2009-06-29 18:00:32

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THIS INPUT..IT’S GREAT…

Comment by marvin on 2009-06-30 07:42:27

Randy, I am wondering why You are having a great insight or great mind. :)

Comment by Mehdi Jahanshahi on 2009-06-30 12:16:25

all joys are in our heart, depends on our vision and looking at the world carefully and joy from our nature and our God.

Comment by Bobby Mitchell-USA on 2009-06-30 15:47:07

joys of the world are endless, boundless, and priceless! thanks for the reminder R.G.! You are a special human being and I am grateful to be able to call you a friend!

Comment by Theresa Stacy on 2009-06-30 19:49:51

The reality is we all need to stop and smell the flowers. If you work really hard but never stop to appreciate those that support you then you will eventually have no support and your hard work and efforts will fade away because you overlooked the reason you worked hard for in the first place.

Comment by Amit Mehta on 2009-07-01 10:56:13

Great Post! It’s amazing how many rules and conditions people put on themselves before they can experience joy!

You can experience joy now in this very moment. One of the biggest keys to attracting more prosperity.

Comment by Michael Eisbrener on 2009-07-02 19:22:40

The joy of appreciation is just recognizing it and it happens. Thank you Randy and everyone who left a comment. One to return on a regular basis.

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