"Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it everyday." ~Henri Nouwen
Life is in the living and here in this exact moment is our golden opportunity to experience unadulterated JOY! You can either choose joy or chase it!
If we think joy lives outside of ourselves, we will constantly be on its hunt or thinking it is a reward for something we have earned. (Whew, we exhaust ourselves in the pursuit of joy!) If, however, we know joy is inside of ourselves, we can choose it at any given moment. We can make the deliberate decision that this moment, this day, this week will be joyous.
Set your intention at this very moment to let today be more joyous than you ever thought possible. Quit dwelling on the past, stop worrying about the future and be present in the moment. "Present" in the English language means "now", "here" and a "gift." The more present you are in each moment, the more joy you will find. Joy is where you are! Be present and choose JOY!
Affirmation: I AM... Joy! I let go of all worry. I release all despair. I feel happy and carefree. I AM... Joy!