Bliss is the sense of radical joy that comes over us
when we realize that we are deeply blessed.
~ Louise Dunn ~
Sitting with colleagues one day, I was sharing the observation that many
people are perhaps not so much overwhelmed in their lives as they are
chronically under-blissed. This means there is far too little joy and too much
stress; they are burdened with too many responsibilities and cannot find the
time to accomplish everything. My colleagues agreed that this was certainly
true in their own lives at times.
What Feeds Your Joy?
Living in a state of depleted bliss or joy is detrimental to our well-being. It
prevents life-giving “nutrients” such as laughter, deep breathing, new
perspectives and simple relaxation from really feeding and renewing our
lives. An unbalanced focus on work-related projects leaves little time for
anything else. It is as if our world shrinks into one main sphere of activity,
closing off the very people and pleasures that make a life wholly meaningful.
Consider:
Can you name the things that give you real joy?
Do you consistently invite and allow these very things into your life?
If not, why not?
Think of your work as your playground. Does your work schedule
allow for recess?
Do you give yourself permission to just sit and daydream?
Who Fills Your Cup?
Think of the people who bring energy, light and laughter to you. They may
be friends, family members, neighbors, colleagues or total strangers. Then
give yourself permission to spend more time with them. Stretch yourself
beyond old habits of isolation and over-work and let God lift your spirit
through the presence and company of joyful people
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