Welcome to Joy's Favorite Inspirational "View-Changers" for 2011 and still holding for 2012!
As I reflect on the past year and my "changes in view," I thought I'd share those quotes, stories, videos that had the most impact and reminded me of what's most important in my life.
Carlsbad, California Sunset
In our ever-growing world of distraction and multi-tasking, it is easy to get lost in the "busyness" of life and forget what is most important. As Leo Babuto quoted Alan Watts (from "The Way of Zen"):
“As muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone, it could be argued that those who sit quietly and do nothing are making one of the best possible contributions to a world in turmoil.”
Whether you believe our world is in turmoil or not, take notice of how you feel when you stop, pause, with no agenda, other than to just "be."
As 2012 comes to a close, and we prepare our intentions for 2013, I invite you to join me in "just being," and cherishing the present moment, with hope, love, peace, and "joy."
“As muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone, it could be argued that those who sit quietly and do nothing are making one of the best possible contributions to a world in turmoil.”
Whether you believe our world is in turmoil or not, take notice of how you feel when you stop, pause, with no agenda, other than to just "be."
As 2012 comes to a close, and we prepare our intentions for 2013, I invite you to join me in "just being," and cherishing the present moment, with hope, love, peace, and "joy."
My Top Video of 2012: Louie Schwartzberg's "Happiness Revealed!"
If you've not seen this, prepare to spend the next 10 minutes in awe and amazement. I've used this video as my morning meditation.... to remind me to be a blessing to all with whom I come in contact..... Be a blessing for 2013!
T Mobile's Home for the Holidays.....
Can't help but smiling with this one as well! Anyone want to join me at a mall??? Email and let me know!
Favorite Quotes:
People often ask me where I get my quotes. The come from a variety of newsletters, daily offerings, or friends who know I'm interested....... some of my favorites are listed below.....
Word for the Day:
"The winds of grace blow all the time. All we need to do is set our sails."
Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
Gospel of Ramakrishna
"We have thousands of opportunities every day to be grateful: for having good weather, to have slept well last night, to be able to get up, to be healthy, to have enough to eat. ... There's opportunity upon opportunity to be grateful; that's what life is." Brother David Steindl-Rast
"Real life isn't always going to be perfect or go our way, but the recurring acknowledgement of what is working in our lives can help us not only to survive but surmount our difficulties." Sara Ban Breathnach
HeartMath:
"In wisdom gathered over time I have found that every experience is a form of exploration."
- Ansel Adams
Yehuda Berg: Daily Tune Up:
"It’s not what you do in life that matters most, but who you do it with.
Relationships are your only lasting assets, connections to others, people you’d give your life up for and who’d give it up for you."
Word for the Day:
"The winds of grace blow all the time. All we need to do is set our sails."
Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
Gospel of Ramakrishna
"We have thousands of opportunities every day to be grateful: for having good weather, to have slept well last night, to be able to get up, to be healthy, to have enough to eat. ... There's opportunity upon opportunity to be grateful; that's what life is." Brother David Steindl-Rast
"Real life isn't always going to be perfect or go our way, but the recurring acknowledgement of what is working in our lives can help us not only to survive but surmount our difficulties." Sara Ban Breathnach
HeartMath:
"In wisdom gathered over time I have found that every experience is a form of exploration."
- Ansel Adams
Yehuda Berg: Daily Tune Up:
"It’s not what you do in life that matters most, but who you do it with.
Relationships are your only lasting assets, connections to others, people you’d give your life up for and who’d give it up for you."
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Select Photos from Joy's travels in 2011.....
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