Always Choose Joy? Always?

In my journey to Always Choose Joy, I have come to make use of several tools. I find that these tools are great in helping my awareness of my current path, reaction to certain situations and understanding how I can move forwards to JOY-ful resolutions and celebrations. The practice of Always Choosing Joy does not come easily some days. I was reminded of this by one of my favorite people - my best friend, eternal companion, and sister.

Last week I was having an especially difficult day and she laughingly reminded me that I was supposed to Always Choose Joy. It made me stop everything I was doing and become aware of my body and how it was reacting to her comment.
First reaction - DEFENSIVE! "What the %*^#? I DO Always Choose Joy - dammit!"
Then came - HONESTY! "Well, maybe not always."
Then came - UNDERSTANDING! "I do not Always Choose Joy initially. Sometimes I must work towards that choice by experiencing other feelings first."
Then came - AWARENESS! "My intention is to Always Choose Joy. Although, sometimes that choice will not be my first choice. It will, however, always be my end result. I will live joyfully in an honest and open manner." (HELLO! New mantra!)

Which brings me to sharing some of the TOOLS I find particularly helpful on my path to Always Choose Joy.

• The Hoffman Quadrinity Process (http://www.hoffmaninstitute.ca/) I do not know where to start in explaining my gratitude to this amazing Process. The Hoffman Quadrinity Process changed my life personally, my family life eternally, and my spirit internally. Check it out today!


• Master Dhyan Vimal. This man is incredible, incredible and incredible. My amazing sister introduced me to his lectures and meditations. The most effective tool for myself that I have been using is the Mastery Meditation - an hour-long experience that gives me much clarity and understanding. I can do this meditation with my children since it DANCING! A glorious hour filled with dancing and breath awareness. A true celebration of life and JOY. Look on You Tube for some of his lectures, google his name or visit http://www.dhyanvimal.tv/.


• The Artists Way by Julia Cameron. Great book to help in creativity and self discovery. Pick it up and give a try!


• I AM Divine cards. These cards have become daily practice for me. The messages in the cards always seem to be a perfect fit for what is happening in my life. Barbara Burke, creator of the I AM Divine cards, is a Hoffman Quadrinity Process teacher - double bonus! Go to http://www.luminouscreations.ca/ to order your cards.


• Journaling. Journaling is an integral part of my process. My intention is to journal daily - some days I write a paragraph an other days I write 10 pages. The key is to write - just write - your thoughts, dreams, inner dialogue, whatever! This is a tool that can produce some pretty amazing results and is discussed and used through the Artists Way by Julie Cameron.

I will update this posting periodically as I find more Tools that I find helpful - check back!

Blessings ~