Even In Loss Choose Joy

Henri Nouwen so wisely wrote, “Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy, and keep choosing it every day.”

Recently my family and I dealt with the loss of our mother, my second mom and my wife’s mother. She passed away after battling cancer for the third time. One thing I will always embrace is the hope and joy she would make me feel when I would be with her or around her. Although we kew this day was coming, it still stings a bit to know she isnt around anymore. But , because of her life and what she gave me , I had a bank of joy that was full in my heart. So, I share with you some keys on how I made Joy A Choice.

Some Keys On How I’ve Made Joy A Choice:

1. Receive the joy when it knocks on your heart- this is not an automatic response for every one, this is a deliberate act of opening your mind, soul and heart up to a higher reality.
2. Live life from the joy- Once you receive this joy, let it be the power to which you excercise your service to others and the world. The benefit is that , there is always a reward for giving of yourself from a beautiful stance in life.
3. Continually think about the good in life- The biggest diestractions from the joy you have received is the input you allow to penetrate through your ears and your eyes. Stay focused by keeping positive in front of you.

I guarantee that if you would step out into this space in which I love to reside, a world full of joy will open up to you and present miracles you would’nt even imagine.

Coach Milton

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