tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791244652554936.post4791790281704147599..comments2023-03-07T03:09:03.200-08:00Comments on Not a Guru: Spiritual Insights into Every Day Life: How can a path that lacks joy lead to joy?Despina Gurlideshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11479507100650738161noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791244652554936.post-63062370055020267082011-12-18T16:40:56.400-08:002011-12-18T16:40:56.400-08:00Despina,
I know that believe that God brought you ...Despina,<br />I know that believe that God brought you to Florida, rather than your conscious choice for the practical reason of economics.<br /><br />God is ready to guide you again in<br />the same way as before. God is<br />providing your basic needs. But happiness is an "inside job".<br /><br />Try to remember what was going on for you when you were the only one to raise your hand when asked "Who is happy?" It seems that you may<br />have sustained that feeling for awhile. Was it when you had a good<br />job, that gave you control of your life?<br /><br />But something happened, and you didn't feel happy anymore. You had joy in your life, but it couldn't be sustained.<br /><br />What might be going on? My guess is that you don't feel the power you once did.<br /><br />When I feel powerless to change<br />things in my life, I tend to feel<br />depressed. I wonder if that's <br />happening with you.<br /><br />I also feel depressed even when my needs are met, but people around me don't have enough to eat, or a place to sleep, and I have nothing to share with them.<br /><br />The suffering of so many around us<br />is not something that compassionate people can easily ignore. Do you<br />resonate with this? Are you sensitive to the suffering of others?<br /><br />You might try volunteering somewhere to see if it helps to <br />serve people/pets in great need of a little joy that you could provide.<br /><br />A gratitude list can also be helpful, but I'm sure you know that. <br /><br />You might also consider how you would coach someone who came to you with your own history, feelings, and lack of joy in their life.<br /> Your one on one coaching helps:<br /><br /> discover what is missing<br /> discover what you really want <br /> open up a magical world of new <br /> possibilities<br /> create a life that is truly <br /> joyful<br /><br />What might cause lack of joy?<br />Another list that might be helpful.<br /><br />I really hope that your inner search will lead to the answers<br />you seek.Shandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07812338717674787601noreply@blogger.com