Spread Joy

      I normally don’t write my blogs until the end of the day, but this morning I awoke to some pleasantries so sweet I just had to share them.
      An added benefit from writing this blog is the ceaseless encouragement I get from my readers. Some come as comments on the blog, others in personal emails and some just land in my lap.

      My friend, Lesley sent me this one, The Intenders a few days ago:
I liked what I read so I signed up to receive a new one each day. It provides a positive way to start the day and (maybe it’s just me, but) it always seems to have a special significance for my particular mind set at that moment. Today’s idea, called “What you are calling your Intentions for the Highest Good, are the threads of the cloth being woven into the robe of peace” Yes. We can feel good knowing that our intentions are not solely self serving. They help to create a better world for all.
      That affirming article fit right in to what has become my theme for today, “Spread Joy.” It was inspired by a cute little cartoon, found on the web page of someone who sent me a friend request:
Proof again that the simplest things can be the most profound, the message here is one that can - without exception - provide meaning in the life of every individual.
      Both the spreading of joy and the knowing that something as simple as our kind thoughts, can be of value and service to the world brings out our best. It nourishes our higher self and makes us feel good. Gregg Braden is a well known author and a proponent of joy, with a scientific perspective. He says our good feelings, which are the union of thought and emotion, are the power which propel our intentions into existence. A new reader of my blog sent me this link to hear what Greg says:
      Take fifteen minutes, from your busy day, to look at these three links. I wouldn’t be surprised if it sets your perspective in just the right way and you decide to join me in my theme.