Today's song is:
It is much better to be joyful than joyless (grumpy) It is akin to the glass being half full as to being half empty. It is not to be confused with being content which is really maintaining the status quo.
Do you know any joyful people? I find they are not very plentiful. I am lucky enough to be married to one. Thavorn is almost always joyful. When we leave our place for the 30 minute drive to her work she runs to the car with a big smile on her face despite facing a 10 day on her feet. When she exits her work at 5 pm she always has a friendly smile and welcome to Jaidan and I when getting into the car.
So how does one become joyful? I believe it begins with getting rid of the, 'I want, I want, want ...' as you will never have enough stuff to make you joyful. Think about that brand new car that brings a smile to your face when you drive it off the lot. Now think about the first scratch or dent it gets. Are you joyful or pissed off.
Things are not important. Health is important, friends and family are important, and that sense of wonderment is important when you see or do something new is important.
Minimalism, I believe, is important. Surround yourself with only the things you need, not the things you feel you need. Hugs are important, seek them out. Surround yourself with people who are happy.
Don't ride a dead horse. Get on a new horse and go exploring, go where no grump has ever gone before ... Become Thai-like ... live in the present, forget about the past, and the future will look after itself.
Some pics of Thavorn being joyful despite being half the way around the world from her family and 3 children
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