From Annie Kagan, Author of
How My Bad-Boy Brother Proved to Me There's Life After Death
Transcending a Daunting World
People spend lots of time on things that make them
unhappy.
To cultivate joy, pay attention to what you like.
So, with all the disturbance happening on Earth, I made a
list of things Billy says can soothe the soul.
SPEND TIME IN NATURE
The light, colors, scents and sounds of the natural world
bring pleasure to and heal the senses. Walking in the forest, planting a
garden, or simply feeling the warmth of the sun on your face, help you tune to
the miracle of creation.
SAY THANK YOU
Many spiritual paths promote the concept of gratitude.
Saying "thank you" may be simpler than trying to feel grateful.
Saying thank you to all the things that please you, silently or out loud, helps
you notice the grace in your life. Thank you is an easy step down the road
toward gratitude.
PAUSE FOR BEAUTY
Take time every day to admire something of beauty. Beauty is
evocative; it awakens something deep inside and transcends the noise and static
of the world. Beauty reminds you of the awe at the heart of life itself.
MAKE LIFE MORE MUSICAL
Singing, dancing and listening to music connects you to the
special pleasure of being alive. Have favourite songs on standby to enhance
your mood or change it. Some music could be bright and upbeat, some slow and
melancholy, some designed for healing. Melody and rhythm turn the ordinary into
the magical.
CHANGE YOUR VIEWPOINT
A change in perspective is powerful. According to Quantum
physics, the way you see things can actually change them. If something upsets
or frightens you, look for what you like about it. When it comes to people,
focus on their deep voice, their sparkling eyes, their quick smile, their
unique wit. When someone senses positivity coming their way, they may respond
in kind.
CELEBRATE THE PURPOSELESS PURPOSE OF LIFE
Joy comes from doing what we love simply for the pleasure of
it. Keep a journal, learn to surf, sing in a choir, bake bread, plant a garden,
feed the birds. Everything you do doesn't have to lead to an outcome. The doing
can be its own reward.
© 2015 annie kagan
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