Reconnect with inner joy--10 Tips

 In the event that you temporarily disconnect from energy and enthusiasm, you can always take steps to reconnect with sources of inner joy.  Consider these ten suggestions and share your own;

1) Allocate regular 'me time' to reflect on what is going well

2) Find the silver lining in your current conditions

3) Celebrate every step along your journey to a goal

4) Spend time with positive and inspirational mentors

5) Create mantras & affirmations that uplift your spirits

6) Focus on your strengths and demonstrate them

7) Anchor your views in present, direct experience not fear of future "what ifs"

8) Remind yourself that everything unreal (evokes discomfort and) is impermanent

9) Keep an open mind & reach for guidance if it feels right

10) Always expect the best. You get what you think about!

"Let there be more joy and laughter in your living."  -Eileen Caddy

Comments

[Bernie]

Joy is found beyond the clutter of the mind where no reasons or seasons or labeling of life exists. The heart is open then to any experience. One way then to reclaim joy is to begin organizing and categorizing the mind by taking inventory. A person may investigate each thought that comes to mind, and through intention, can release the goldfish in the bowl back into the vastness of the sea. The mind can also then be seen as a tetris game where blocks of information come together and can be released as a larger unit by linking or bundling knowledge together by telling a so called rational story with such individualized components. Its as if the stuff of the mind is then released because the ego is satisfied that it has performed its job of accumulating stuff for a purpose. The purpose then was to tell a story so that a unique experience can be lived where one finds obstacles to be overcome on one's path back to joy and love. Therefore, for those who are physically oriented, one can begin the journey back to joy by looking at one's personal possessions. By becoming conscious of why such articles were collected in the first place, they then have served their function and can be given away.... clearing up both physical space and therefore mind space. One can then notice patterns in one's collections and can then release entire wardrobes and so called valuables when the essence of such contents can be reclaimed by one's soul.

[Liara Covert]

Bernie, joy is also felt in the gap between here and here. The soul is ever-present.

[Hilary]

Hi Liara ... we are fortunate to have what we have ... so many have 'nothing' - yet so much ... each moment is precious ... as you say reconnect with our inner joy .. thank you - Hilary

[Liara Covert]

Hilary, the world that you think exists only seems to press against you. Everything that comes to you is a teacher. Be wise. Open up, learn and unlearn quickly.