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Awakening Joy

Posted by in Marlene's Feel Good Blog | 1 comment

Here’s Something to Feel Good About Today…

Is it possible to find joy no matter what?

It’s not easy, but what I know for sure is that it’s impossible to find happiness when focused on things that make us sad.

Life throws us all curve balls, unexpected disappointments, losses and tragedies. We have a right to our sadness and a need to embrace our grief. Pain is inevitable but there are no points in heaven for suffering. Waiting for something external to awaken our joy and happiness is exactly what keeps it from us.

For today, no matter what’s on your plate, and how hard life may feel, find something joyful to focus on. Call a friend, share a joke, and enjoy a favorite meal. Don’t wait to be happy! Feeling Joyful is up to you.

Find Something To Feel Good About Everyday!

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1 Comment

  1. Ashley / July 19, 2009

    Just came here form twitter (@theashes) and wanted to tell you that your project sounds absolutely amazing. :)

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About the Author : Marlene

My passion has always been storytelling whether that involves writing or imagery. Following this passion, I built a 20-year career licensing my unique hand painted illustrations and product designs to renowned companies in the gift, paper, and home décor categories. My clients include Waterford Wedgwood, Tiffany & Co., George Caspari, Shurman Fine Papers, Block China, Simon & Schuster, Random House, Cartier, Shaw Living, Stephen Lawrence, and many more. To view samples of my artwork, just go to http://www.createdigitalart.com/designers/marlene.php. Now, my passion has taken me to blogging, compiling, and sharing stories of people who in their own small way have made a difference in someone’s life; stories that have the amazing ability to reawaken our senses to experience everything that is and can be good in the world and connect us with each other.

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