The Dance of Joy

Stop for a minute to think about all the things you can celebrate about your life. Big or small, there are joyous things happening every minute of every day. Yet, many times you overlook and ignore the joy that stands before you.

Regardless of what's going on in your life, and there may be many challenges and difficulties, there are still many wonderful things to acknowledge with thanks and gratefulness.

Here are a few to consider. See how many you possess:

If your health is good, if your bank account is full, if your children are close by and thriving, if you are employed, if you are surrounded by wonderful friends, if you have a beautiful home, if you have a car that works, if you have a terrific spouse, if you have a caring family, if you have strong and loving relationships, if you are able to come and go as you please, if you are free to be you...then you have much to celebrate.

Life experience can take its toll on you and make you feel jaded. But don't wait for birthdays, graduations, holidays, milestones, accomplishments, vacations or other special occasions to plan your celebration. What about the complement you received today on your outfit or the kind note you received from a coworker. Think about the friend who listened to you while you vented or the person who held the door while you carried packages to your car.

Life is a celebration and there is much to be joyous about. In fact, the one thing you know for sure is what you have right now. So, love the moment and the treasure that it is.

I recommend a simple dance of joy to celebrate your good fortune and blessings and you'll find that the energy of the moment will spread across all aspects of your life. There is no such thing as a cloudy day if you realize that behind every cloud the sun is always shining.

About the author: Amy Sherman, LMHC is the author of Distress-Free Aging: A Boomer's Guide to Creating a Fulfilled and Purposeful Life.

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