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Elizabeth

what are your true passions in life?

Started by Elizabeth Aug. 24, 2008.

Elizabeth

When do you feel like you?

Started by Elizabeth Aug. 23, 2008.

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Elizabeth Comment by Elizabeth on August 23, 2008 at 7:57pm
at times, i feel i've lost my joy, too. i also wonder if we just oversimplify joy in these fast paced times. i read an article once that sums it up... we as a society have come to expect happiness and joy to be "perfect." that things ALWAYS have to go our way, there should be no room for imperfection, doubt, or any emotion that gets in the way of happiness. and if we don't experience this perfection, we don't believe we are happy at all. it shows up alot in marriages and relationships. we see this perfect ideal on tv and in the movies so when we look at our own relationship and compare it to that, we believe we aren't happy at all! some people have even gotten divorced over it! same goes with simple joy within ourselves... what do you think?
Candace Alcorn Comment by Candace Alcorn on August 13, 2008 at 4:21pm
I apologize for not responding and I'm sure it's not an accident. I think the questions just hit too close to home for me. I'm still mulling them over and thinking about them though. (-:
Angela Comment by Angela on July 22, 2008 at 8:32am
Candace - do you know what caused you to "lose" your joy? Not that you have to share here! I was just wondering if you knew...
I was in a terrible relationship for a couple of years and I also lost my joy - everything I did was on pins and needles and I constantly questioned every step I took. It took me a long time before I felt comfortable in my skin and with myself after that.
Lori Comment by Lori on July 3, 2008 at 10:33am
Hi Candace,

Thanks for sharing this so openly and honestly. If you could close your eyes and imagine yourself experiencing joy, what would you be doing? What does joy look like and feel like for you?

xo
Lori
Melissa Comment by Melissa on July 1, 2008 at 11:10am
Oh Candace! I wish you felt the smiles that you bring to me when I am in your presence. We need to find you some joy!
Nicole Comment by Nicole on July 1, 2008 at 10:13am
The happy me that doesn't have worries, fears, and doubt gnawing at me...I get fleeting moments of this true happiness where I feel like I can do anything. And then I notice that I'm in the moment and think, "I'm truly happy right now!" and the moment is gone.
Candace Alcorn Comment by Candace Alcorn on July 1, 2008 at 9:03am
I have yearned to experience Joy for a number of years. I know that is what we are meant to feel and My Joy was lost along the way. I truly don't know how to get it back and want to do that so very much!
 

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