"Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day."
~ Henri Nouwen
Amen.
To inspire us further about what we bring to this
day, let's consider this quote from Leo Buscaglia too:
"Get on with living and loving. You don't have forever."
Too often we take days for granted. I admit that I do, even with my commitment to living The Twelve Gifts.
I have found that I need to commit to opening myself to these gifts
each day, to staying aware of this choice throughout the day, and to practicing self-compassion whenever I once again fall under the spell of taking life for granted.
Let's value the preciousness of life and live this day joyfully.
With gratitude and love,
Charlene
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