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Thursday, September 25, 2008 | A Positive story

This past month has been so amazing!! 

 

IN just cold hard facts, it was more down than up:  my GF broke up w/ me, I started a full load at school (stressfull more than down) and I turned 30.  I know that last one isn't really a big deal but it can be. As stated in my journal, I did my best to shoot myself in the ass at work...and yet...I am truly joyful!! 

 

One of the things I did keep from my religious days was the concept that being happy was not necessarily part of being joyful.  Happiness is a fleeting emotions, as all emotions are, but Joy is something much deeper.  And I feel it.  I am so much closer to GOOD friends, I am on track with my life and feeling hopeful for what is to come...no matter what happens each day, life IS good!

 

I can honestly complete this goal now, I think.  ANd that makes me feel so good.  I have found the secret, at least MY secret, to remaining joyful in life no matter what happens.

 

Inner peace is wonderful...

 

Where am I?

 

Here

 

What time is it?

 

Now..

 

If you don't recognise that last part, read Way of the Peaceful Warrior...

 

Thank you all for being there for and with me....I hope I can share my joy with you!!!

UPDATED GOALS

Keep consistantly Joyful

Progress 100%

Encouragements: 2

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Comments

  1. katebebetter22

    I just want to say I am so happy for you. It sounds like you have really come a long way and that makes me smile. It makes it seem that there is light at the end of the tunnel of hard times. Keep it up! You're awesome!


    katebebetter22

  2. AmandaLynnCornett

    Because of you and your love for The Peaceful Warrior, I am now reading it. I hope this next monthi gets a lot better for you.


    AmandaLynnCornett

  3. EmeraldEyes

    Wow, you're just a baby and you have realized/learned the most important thing in this world. I envy you. I was 42 when I 'got it'. Stay the course, complete your goals that are important to you. Your life is gonna get wonderful

    ps Im going to pick up that book. Thank you for the tip.
    Hugs


    EmeraldEyes

  4. amanda28sw

    Amen!


    amanda28sw

  5. PepperChristine

    Wow... this speaks to me. You are such an inspiration. I am too trying to be joyful matter what my emotional status is. To be joyful. To see the good in everything. All things for a reason. Nothing is left to chance. I can do it. And staying in the NOW is so hard for me. But, it's what I've been working on too. Best to you on you life journey. You are well onto a great start!


    PepperChristine

  6. AgentSmith

    Good for you! I am trying to be a happier person as well. I don't think I can quite say that "life is good" yet. If I can go a year without being stalked, sued, robbed, or have my heart ripped out of my ass, then I might try to say that. And Happy Bday!


    AgentSmith

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