23rd June 2008

Joy

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Here I go watching movies again…

This time it was The Bucket List. Two of my favorite men were in this one, Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson. Here is the quote I came away with thinking about this time.

“The ancient Egyptians had a beautiful belief about death. When their souls got to the entrance of heaven, the gods asked them two questions. Their answers determined whether they were admitted or not.

Have you found joy in your life?

Has your life brought joy to others?“

For me, the first question is easy. Have I found joy in my life? Yes, I believe I have. I find it most of all every single time I hear my niece and my God children laugh, there is no better sound in the entire world. It may sound corny, but I find joy in an unexpected beautiful sunrise (like this morning). I find joy watching my dog run carefree and happy, and I find joy when I can laugh so hard my gut hurts and tears are streaming down my face. When was the last time you did that? I don’t do it nearly enough, and it is one of the best feelings in the world.

The second question, however…Has my life brought joy to others? I honestly don’t know…I would like to hope so, but it depends on each person’s definition of the word ‘joy’. All I can do is be myself and be the best person I know how to be…

 

Here is the video from the movie. People either love John Mayer or dislike him, I’m on the love side. As if you can’t tell from the song, it’s reminding you to tell people what you need to while you have the opportunity. You don’t know when the opportunities will no longer be there. We hear this advice a lot, but how many of us actually take it? Here’s an example. My former boss that I love dearly was having a conversation with me Thursday morning where we were laughing and joking. Then returned to her office to find out her father was in cardiac arrest…he didn’t make it. This was completely unexpected. We can’t take life for granted.

 


  
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  1. 1 On June 24th, 2008, Lola said:

    Life is about finding joy. And you find it in the simple things. Real joy is not in grandiose stuff, but rather, simple treasures like sunsets, flowers, holding hands, etc.

    Giving joy to others is about loving them as best you can each day. And trying not to take them for granted. I think those are expressions of giving joy to others.

    As for John Mayer….he is totally awesome. OMG, yes!!!

    posted on June 24th, 2008 at 9:12 am

  2. 2 On June 26th, 2008, Nancy said:

    Have you brought joy to others? Only everyone who knows you! And thanks to the internet, maybe to a few people who don’t know you also.

    The Bucket List is on my list of want to see movies. As with most of them on my list though, I may never get around to it.

    Finding joy in each day is something I think we have to take the time to look for. Thanks for the reminder that we all need to do that more often. Some things that bring me joy; rainbows, flowers, books, kittens, coming home to find that my daughter has spent her day off work mowing the yard for me. (thanks Kay!)

    posted on June 26th, 2008 at 7:30 am

  3. 3 On June 26th, 2008, Karen said:

    Lola - I agree, Joy can be found in the most simple of things. Even on some days, RockyRoad ice cream! Learning not to take one another for granted is a lesson everyone could stand to be reminded of once in a while.

    Nancy - You are way too nice! I’m sure there are a few people I know who would disagree with you. :P

    Kayla mowed your yard without being asked? She really is an adult now, huh? Wow! When did that happen? She’s going to be 20 in the Fall isn’t she?

    posted on June 26th, 2008 at 9:44 pm

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