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Joy in Everyday Moments
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2021.0307: Sometimes the silliest things can make us smile!
Joy really does exist in improbable places -- and it exists even when we don't see it. Stop and look around. You might see something that makes you laugh and smile more than you'd ever expect!
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2021.0228: Long lasting joy from a grammar lesson!
I say it often: We all have an amazing ability to touch and change people's lives every single day -- and we don't know it! This is a story about someone from my past that continues to make me smile in improbable moments.
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2/7/2021: “Wintergreen Lozenge” Kind of Joy
If we pay attention, the world has a way of presenting us with all kinds of opportunities to reminisce and recall joy from our past. Are you paying attention?
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1/31/2021: Improbable Joy -- Chuck Leet
Sometimes it's the off-color humor that brings a smile and a touch of joy! Embrace who you are and go out into the world and share your genuine self -- I know Chuck Leet does!
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1/24/2021: Finding Joy in Opposing Viewpoints!
Being connected to people who don't agree with you can be an amazing thing. Do you have friends who have opposing views? If not, seek them out as you might be surprised by what happens!
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1/17/2021: Improbable Joy from a Simple Phone Call!
Pick up the phone and call someone -- listen -- connect -- you might be surprised by what happens. I was surprised this past week!
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1/10/2021: Joy in having and acquiring less!
Life is always complicated and we often tend to try and fill those voids with "stuff." Stepping back and making an intention to have less can be a transformational thing!
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1/3/2021: Joy: Looking Back While In a Hot Tub!
When we are paying attention, joy can show up in really unexpected places — this is nothing new coming from me. Where have you seen joy “pop up” lately?
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12/20/2020: Joy in connecting with a surly teenager!
Sometimes the result of a conversation with a teenager can be surprising. In the moment, you may not see it -- but that joy has a way of showing up later, when you're paying attention!
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12/13/2020: Is it possible to find joy when we don't understand something?
Being on the lookout for joy -- as I often am -- I've come across many times when I just can't find it. So what do we do in those situations where it's just not showing up?
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12/6/2020: Is there Joy in being alone?
As we find ourselves struggling with the isolation of a pandemic, it might be helpful to remind ourselves that we can find joy in all kinds of places -- even the ones where we are alone!
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11/29/2020: Joy from someone else's experience?
You might be surprised how much your own stories can have an impact on other people -- this past week, I've been living in improbable joy because of a story someone told me!
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11/22/2020: Finding Joy in Sadness!
When we experience a sad moment, joy can often show up if we allow ourselves to move beyond the sadness -- try it!!
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11/15/2020: Reminiscent Joy
Sometimes our mind wanders and takes us back to a joyful moment -- I was lucky to experience that this past week! Schedule a Zoom call with me and let's reconnect!! https://www.improbablejoy.com/my-calendar
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11/8/2020: OMG -- joy is showing up in my dreams!
If you're like me, you don't often remember dreams ... so this was a nice surprise this morning!
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11/1/2020: Call someone and bring them joy!!
In this age of technology, let's go "old school" and reach out and talk to someone -- the joy you might feel could be surprising!
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10/25/2020: A Murderer Brings Me Joy!
Remembering to see the humanity in all people is sometimes difficult. But when we pay attention, the moments that arise can be quite powerful!
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10/18/2020: Joy In the Silent Moments
In today's world, we tend to grab technology to fill those quiet moments. Take some time and enjoy the silence; you might be surprised at what you find!
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10/11/2020: Finding joy when you're irritated!
Finding joy when you're irritated can be a challenge. But when you choose to look and pay attention, without judgment, amazing things can happen!
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9/27/2020: Say Hello! There's more joy in that simple greeting than you realize!
Sometimes, a "hello" can be the tiny little thing that changes the course of someone else's day! Remember that next time you pass by someone on the sidewalk. Click below to subscribe for updates: https://improbablejoy.agilecrm.com/forms/5676073085829120
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9/20/2020: Sometimes joy is hiding right in front of us!
Looking for joy is a good thing to practice; but sometimes, it's right there in front of us if we just open our eyes! Pay attention and you might be surprised at what you find!
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9/13/2020: Can personal possessions bring us joy?
Generally speaking, I believe in love, joy and connecting with other people. But maybe sometimes, a possession can be helpful in moving us in that direction?
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9/6/2020: Music is Joy!
Sometimes a song can jolt us back to a moment in our life that was special and joyful. That happened to me recently!
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8/30/2020: Joy at a Baseball Game
8/30/2020: Sometimes people mean to bring joy to our lives in specific moments. But sometimes those moments reappear in the most unexpected places -- even a baseball game!
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8/23/2020: If you want to make God laugh...
Kindness goes a long way in changing a situation ... remember this as you move through the week encountering people that aren't quite as nice as you'd like them to be!
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8/16/2020: We all have an amazing ability...
Everyday, we have the ability to touch and change people's lives with the simplest things we do. Here are just a few examples!
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8/9/2020: Joy & Covid-19: The origins of Improbable Joy
We need to stop wishing away our moments -- this is my challenge for you to see joy in this pandemic!
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8/2/2020: Sometimes joy shows up late!
Sometimes joy doesn't show up when WE want -- sometimes it shows up later!
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7/26/2020: Talking with a neighbor
Politics and joy don't often go hand-in-hand today -- there are exceptions!