Finding Joy . . . Once Again!
If you could go back to the carefree life of a child would you? Most likely not, but how many of us remember what it was like to not be encumbered by life’s problem allowing ourselves to have JOY, simple Joy?
I believe there are many of you who feel that simple joy is completely out of reach in the life of an adult. I would beg to differ on this matter. Even though we have much of life’s complications that can get in the way of our happiness I believe it is an important skill to learn to separate yourself from your problems. This does not mean throwing them aside and not holding up to the responsibilities that are tagged to them. Rather it means that in spite of your problems, learn what it takes to tap into that joy you found as a uninhibited child. Drawing from it in times of need is crucial to finding deep happiness in life.
So, how is it done? Once again I will go back to the action of gratitude. If you are grateful for what you have, rather than miserable for what you do not have, you will begin to learn how to find happiness. I do believe however, in order to tap into lasting joy there is one more component. That component involves touching the life of, or allowing your life to be touched by others through (Here is the word you’ll hear time and time again) . . . . . service.
It is fairly easy to find joy in moments such as my boys in the above photo having a tractor ride on a warm summer day, but to seek after lasting joy can bring a new direction and meaning to your world. And with this quest you will not just affect your own attitude, but you will find others drawn into your realm. Surely, this sounds like a quest worth fighting for, especially when the end results can bring back peace and happiness long forgotten from your childhood.
In Others’ Words:
It is one of the most beautiful compensations in
life . . . . we can never help another
without helping ourselves.
~ Buddha~