Why did I chose to call this blog “Journey in the Joy?” I’ve often heard the phrase “there is joy in the journey,” and I believe that with my whole heart. But additionally, I believe that when we choose joy as our reality then we reach a higher degree of joy in the journey, and…
Month: November 2017
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Since writing these weekly posts often makes me feel like I’m getting on my soapbox, I’ve made a point to notice how I feel when other people around me get on their soapbox. (In other words, when people share an opinion that they think would change the world if only everyone else learned about it…
Words You Live By
What words do you live by? In other words, what quotes are not only your favorite quotes but are also the words that instantly spring to your mind and become your default-mindset in moments of pressure? If you don’t already know what those words would be, now is the time to decide. Recently, podcasts by…
Deeper Honesty
Few memories stand out to me in my early childhood as much as the emotional trauma I went through on the few occasions that I lied to my parents. As a five-year-old, I remember thinking and marveling about how I felt “icky” inside after lying. At some point, I put two and two together, and…
On Strike Against Stress
“Stress is not normal. Stress is common, but it’s not normal. Joy is normal.” —Elaine Grohman, energy healer This current semester has been significantly less stressful for me than past semesters. Why? Because I had a very simple realization: Stress is the manifestation of fear. I can imagine you thinking sarcastically, “So . . ….