One thing I have a hard time with is being around people who seem to be so miserable. Do you know what I mean? When I think of that first sentence — my mind immediately goes to a couple I saw a little over a year ago at a sporting event. I don’t know their names – but I have never seen them smile, but I sure have seen and heard how miserable they are by the way they have talked to others — especially people they don’t know.
I am a firm believer in laughter and making others laugh. It seems that no matter where I go — I find myself around people who feel the same way. Yet – when those who are miserable enter the room — they continue to wear that scowl on their face and it doesn’t take long for them to feel uneasy in their surroundings and leave.
Someone once said, “If you say you are happy — then make sure you tell your face so others will know it.”
I love the word “joy” and it should translate into happiness. But I have also learned that “joy” is an inside job. There is no way that you can express outward joy unless it begins inside your heart. You can’t manufacture it. You certainly can’t be in a room full of people who have joy and try to fool others because those who have inside joy can spot a fake a mile away.
My late mother-in-law was named Joy. My oldest daughter is named LeJoy – which means “The Joy!” And both have been a joy to my life for many years.
I have spent years collecting things that “I’ve learned…” Perhaps a few more will bring joy and peace to your life.
I’ve learned… That money doesn’t buy class.
I’ve learned… That it’s those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.
I’ve learned… That under everyone’s hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.
I’ve learned… That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.
I’ve learned… That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.
I’ve learned… That love, not time, heals all wounds.
I’ve learned… That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.
I’ve learned… That there’s nothing sweeter than holding your grandbabies and feeling their breath on your cheeks.
I’ve learned… That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.
I’ve learned… That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.
I’ve learned… That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.
I’ve learned… That I can choose how I feel.
I’ve learned… That when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little fist, that you’re hooked for life.
I’ve learned… That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs in the valley.
Life is full of great lessons if only we remain open to learning no matter how old we get in life.
Old friend Robert said, “Anyone who stops learning is old, at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.”
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