Friday, June 05, 2009

My Joy Journal

With much inspiration and enlightenment from @lissarankin, I decided to take it upon myself to create my very own "Joy Journal"

Her website entitled Owning Pink is something every woman should take part in. Reading her blog posts always leaves me feeling refreshed and craving to get in touch with the inner, authentic me.

Please make reading Owning Pink part of your daily routine. You won't regret it! http://www.owningpink.com/

Creating a Joy Journal has opened up a new window in my life. I have always wrote and kept journals. But starting this one was different. It had a set purpose and guidelines. I have found myself inspired and moved time after time. Everyday I write something new. My Joy Journal has also allowed me to take responsibility for my health and well being. Which, I believe is the first step in getting there. My Journal allows me to be present to the everyday miracles that occur in my life and I have made it a point to end my evening taking just 10 minutes to myself, I sit outside on my balcony and ask myself those three questions; What 3 things did I appreciate today? How did I own Pink today? And what inspired me today? They really do put things into perspective for you.

I also take this time to visualize the things I desire in life. What I want for my future, how they make me feel and I allow the expression on my face to correspond with the emotion. It has been my experience, that doing these things allows what your truly want to come into play and much faster than would otherwise. Just ask @mikedooley and @andydooley!

Dance like no one is watching, love like you can't get hurt and laugh often.

Make your journey one that counts!

5 comments:

Lissa Rankin said...

Oh my God! This is so beautiful. I'm so happy you're DOING it! And what a gorgeous journal you created. What an honor to yourself, your joy, your spirit, and your fabulous self. I have seen this exercise affect people in profound ways. Funny, how something so simple can change our whole outlook on life. It was very helpful for me when I was crazed out of my mind and about to quit my job. But even then, I could always find these snippets of joy. You may not be able to change your circumstances- and sometimes our circumstances suck! But you can change your perception and view your life with fresh eyes- and JOY. xoxo

Christa said...

I agree with you. Writing in a journal, or even on post-it notes, really helps us bring our dreams into reality. Plus, it's always great to give thanks for the bounty in our lives.

I find the more I give thanks, the better life gets.

Anonymous said...

I love this and I second you on making reading Owning Pink a part of your daily routine. I am so grateful for finding Lissa Rankin on twitter and am loving the inspiration I get from her website and words! Life is grand and the more things you find joy and love in, the more joy and love comes to you!

joy said...

A totally inspiring post and a beeeauuuutiful journal you've created. Thank you so much for sharing all this. Gratitude is a gift both to and from the universe. Rock on sister.

Andy said...

Pink is power and power is pink! I think? YEs, PINK is power!

I love the joy journal!!!

Andy