“Love is a force more formidable than any other. It is invisible—it cannot be seen or measured, yet it is powerful enough to transform you in a moment, and offer you more joy than any material possession could.” –Barbara DeAngelis
I am still vibrating with joy after returning home from a family reunion on the east coast this past week. It was wonderful to reconnect and catch up with family and friends. We shared photos and laughed and reminisced about the past. I so enjoyed my nephew’s dog, Lily. She brings me joy and makes my heart sing
I have been paying attention to the things that bring me joy–walking in the forest, listening to the wind whisper through the trees, watching the birds perform their own magical ballet. I love connecting with friends, reading a great book, walking through a rose garden. Joy feeds my soul, raises my energy and expands my awareness.
In a time when we are experiencing so many cruel, inhumane and destructive activities in our country and around the world, taking the time to feel joy is essential to our wellbeing. While that may seem counterintuitive in the midst of pain and suffering, the opposite is true. When we find those moments of joy, even if for a moment, we raise our vibration. We are able to shift awareness and recognize that there are many people working hard to do good things. We are inspired to take action from possibilities rather than from fear. We expand compassion for ourselves and others.
Pay attention to your moments of joy, harmony, love, unity, and peace and relish those feelings. Open your heart and allow the feelings to expand. Speak words of gratitude and appreciation. Be open to possibilities.
Thich Nhat Hanh reminds us, “Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.” Joy is a pathway to love.
Know that each day, you add to the joy and love vibration around the planet. Take a moment and find your joy and bask in the love. Then please join me in sending that loving energy to those affected by the floods in Texas, to those dealing with the destruction of war, to those who are being denied freedom, and to those living in physical and emotional pain.
“I am love through the ones I see before me. I choose to see you in love. I choose to see you in your worth. I choose to see you in your right to be. I see you in your beauty, in your perfection, in your wholeness. I am love through the ones I see before me.” — Paul Selig
Thank you for expressing joy and the raising the vibration of love.
Reading this brought me JOY! And that picture of you with Lily is pure joy. ❤️ Thank you, Christine!
Thanks so much, Lauri. Lily and I have a soul connection for sure! Hugs.
Beautifully said! It is wonderful to have personal contact with our families again even for a moment and it certainly can fill our joy “bucket” often when we need it the most! So happy for you experiencing your joy!
Thanks so much, Erin. I appreciate you!
This reminder is so essential for ALL of us! I love that word no matter what is going down around us. I will not allow “them” to steal my JOY!
Thanks Pamela. Love wins. So grateful for you. Hugs!
Your words help soothe. They remind me that each moment is our opportunity to see joy, peace and just take the action to absorb it and then spread it to others. May I be peaceful and joyous. May you be peaceful and joyous. May we all be peaceful and joyous.
Thanks so much, Linda. Yes, may we all be peaceful and joyous. Love Christine.
Thank you so much for this timely reminder that how we respond is always a choice. I especially resonate with the quote about smiling 🙂 I’m very grateful to have you in my life! Love you!
Thanks so much Gloria for your heartfelt message. I am grateful for you and appreciate your loving presence in my life. Much Love, Christine