"The problem is not that there are problems. The problem is expecting otherwise and thinking that having problems is a problem." ~Theodore Isaac Rubin I've got problems. I'll bet you do, too. The reality is EVERYONE has problems. If they say they don't, well.... I don't buy it. Problems are a part of life. However, I do believe the term means different things to different folks. Ol' Websters Dictionary defines the word this way: "problem"--something that is difficult to deal with : something that is a source of trouble, worry, etc. See what I mean? Like I said EVERYONE has had to deal with "trouble" at some point in their lives (and *spoiler alert* if you haven't yet....you will). My Lord & Savior said so Himself! Check it out..... "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." ~Jesus Christ (John 16:33) See? He said we WILL...not MAY....but WILL have trouble. Told ya', and wow, what a relief to know this truth, right?! Oh, wait, not the part about us having troubles, but the part about Him being bigger than all of it. That very statement is the solid foundation that has given me TREMENDOUS hope and security to maneuver through this problematic world we live in. As you may know from other posts here on my blog, I have seriously considered ditching this earthly world more than once because of some deep-rooted "problems". However, by sheer Grace, I'm still here. :) But enough about the p-word. Let's move on! “Talking about our problems is our greatest addiction. Break the habit. Talk about your joys.” ~Rita Schiano Talk about my joys, huh? Okay. I'll give it a whirl. These (in no particular order) are some of the things that bring me joy:
"Man is fond of counting his troubles, but he does not count his joys. If he counted them up as he ought to, he would see that every lot has enough happiness provided for it." ~Fyodor Dostoevsky Indeed, it would seem that I've got plenty of joys to draw from when things get less than ideal in my little corner of the world (and those were just things off the top of my head!) I encourage you to make your own list and see how quickly they tumble out of your head. A dear friend gave me this mug last year as a gentle reminder...... ......and I just love it! Great advice! Don't you agree? I must admit that, while it's been a foreign concept to me for most of my life, I'm starting to get the hang of it ...... and, man, does it feel good! :) Bottom line here is this, dear Reader: Look for the joy. It's there. You just have to actively pursue it. Then, after you find it, CHOOSE to live in it every. single. day!
Until next time, ~D
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AuthorHi! I'm Dot. I refuse to succumb to the "empty nest syndrome"! So, this is my journal.....my photo album.....my attempt to enjoy the next chapter of my life as it unfolds. Welcome to The Roomy Nest! Archives
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