It was a year similar to many others, highlighted with ups and downs, highs and lows, happy times and sad times. But it was abundant with JOY!
Abundance...the word that would lead me through 2023. A lesson I had learned two months before, thousands of miles away in South Africa, would remain with me upon my return to the U.S. I laughed through tears, smiled through pain and never failed to find gratitude in each day. The year was filled with little signs that joy is present in every moment if only we choose to see it. Happiness depends on our circumstances but we have the ability to choose joy. There will definitely be days that are difficult, we all have them. Pausing and finding one thing to be grateful for, one thing that brings you joy can be extremely powerful. It might be a sunrise, a butterfly or breathing in the aroma of a cup of morning coffee. Perhaps a birdsong or the laughter of a child. A song on the radio or a warm embrace. The possibilities are endless. We need only tap into the potential of an attitude of gratitude. Give it a try, I'd love to hear what makes you smile, where do you find JOy?
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