I recently watched an interview with Kate Hudson on YouTube about her role on the movie "Nine" and how she adored the film. During the questioning, that was conducted by Oprah I might add, she was asked about her mother and how she impressed her career and personality. For those of you living under a rock, her mother is the one and only Goldie Hawn. Kate laughed and spoke about how one of the most important things her mother ever did for them was to teach them about joy. To be happy in whatever situation you are in just realizing that you are or should be thankful for the experience itself. I thought it a pretty notion as she said it. Just be happy whenever you can or be sad whenever you can because through that journey you will find your joy.
I am having many stresses in my life these days especially professionally, a little on that later, that I felt were keeping me from my "joy". I was taken aback when she said that her mother encouraged them to just be in "it" whatever it was. If she was experiencing sadness just get all into it and then it would pass much more quickly. All of the rainbow of our emotions have a place in our every day lives and we probably should embrace how we feel and how we react to each situation. I find myself here lately trying desperately to make some much needed changes in the perception of the events of my life. I need to look on the bright side of my life. You guys all know the philosophy, turn that frown upside down.
For the last couple of months I have been slowly completely online mini courses in preparation for getting myself licensed and registered in sleep medicine. It has been a trying task to say the least, and the worst isn't quite over yet. I did, however, jump a major hurdle this week. I did complete, compile, and submit all paperwork required to apply for a temporary license. Fedex sent the package yesterday and hopefully I will hear something very soon on whether or not I am approved or not. Please keep your fingers crossed for me. I don't think I have any worries but it always helps to have some support. I am trying to let things go. Not holding grudges and just allowing myself to let it roll off my back. I will do as Big does. He is so great at getting mad, venting, and then moving on. I am learning that the venting is an important part of the process but let that be the end of it. I am finding my joy. I love so many things in my life at this point that it would be silly to dwell on the things that are just a bit difficult.
I think in the case of my life, the hard is what makes it great.
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I really like this post, Meg. In our society, sometimes it's not acceptable to just tell someone, when they ask, "how are you?" to just say, you know what, I feel like crap or I'm really sad today. Most of the time we say I'm good, even if we're not. I think that it is important to let yourself wallow when you want to wallow, smile when you want to smile, laugh when you want to. Isn't it through the rain that the rainbows come? Sappy, yes, but so very true.
"Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all; the Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:4-7 always keeps me grounded. It's my favorite because it reminds me that I have nothing to fear or be anxious about when God is near. No matter what's going on in life, I can experience joy because of His promises!
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