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November Joy 14: How to Achieve Happiness in Harmony

I hope this musing finds you truly well and genuinely happy. Today, I want to share with you a quote that has inspired me a lot in my life. It is from Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian independence movement and a champion of nonviolence. He said:

“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” – Mahatma Gandhi

This quote resonates with me because it captures the essence of happiness. Happiness is not something that we can find outside of ourselves...

November Joy 13: Yin and Yang

Happiness and sadness are like the Yin and Yang forces in Chinese philosophy, which are opposite but complementary…

I hope this article finds you well and happy. In continuation of the November Joy Series, I want to share with you a quote that has inspired me to live a more balanced and peaceful life. It is from Carl Jung, a famous Swiss psychiatrist and psychotherapist who founded analytical psychology. He said:

“Even a happy life cannot be without a measure of darkness, and the word hap...

November Joy 12: The Joy of the Lord is My Strength 💪

Glee greetings in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. As we enter another week of November Joy, I want to share with you a message that has been on my heart lately: finding joy in the Lord.

What does it mean to find joy in the Lord?

It means to delight ourselves in His presence, His promises, His power, and His purpose for our lives. It means to rejoice in who He is and what He has done for us. It means to trust in His goodness and faithfulness, even when we face trials and tro...

November Joy 11: Nonsense, Nonsense, Nonsense

Breaking up is hard to do, but if you can find the humour in heartbreak, you’ve mastered the art of turning tears into laughter. For today’s November Joy, join me on a rollercoaster of romantic misadventures as we explore three funny breakup tales—mine.

Nonsense & I don’t deserve you!

And Sabrina be like;

“Sweetness, I’m sorry for what I did. I feel terrible. Gosh!!! You really gonn’ forgive me? Don’t you feel like shouting at me or something? I don’t deserve you. You’re too good. I can...

November Joy 10: How to Be a Happiness Magnet

Have you ever met someone who always seems to brighten up your day? Someone who makes you feel good about yourself and the world? Someone who inspires you to be more positive and optimistic?

Or have you ever met someone who always seems to bring you down? Someone who makes you feel bad about yourself and the world? Someone who drains your energy and enthusiasm?

The quote by Oscar Wilde captures the difference between these two types of people:

“Some cause happiness wherever they go; ot...

November Joy 9: How To Be Happy

I hope this musing finds you in good health and spirits. November Joy continues, and for today’s edition, I want to share with you a quote that I came across recently that resonated deeply with me. It is by Marcel Pagnol, a French novelist, playwright, and filmmaker who lived in the 20th century. He said:

“The reason people find it so hard to be happy is that they always see the past better than it was, the present worse than it is, and the future less resolved than it will be.”

Marcel Pagno...

November Joy 8: Beyond The Imperfections

Hello, dear reader. I hope this edition of #NovemberJoy musing finds you in good health and spirits. Today, I want to share with you a quote that has inspired me to live a happier and more fulfilling life. It is from the legendary Jamaican singer, musician, and songwriter Bob Marley, who is considered one of the pioneers of reggae music and a global icon of Jamaican culture and identity. Here is the quote:

“Just because you are happy it does not mean that the day is perfect but that you have...

November Joy 7: Happiness Is A Manner of Travelling

I hope this musing finds you well and happy. In continuation of the November Joy Series, I want to share with you a quote by Margaret Lee Runbeck that has inspired me lately:

“Happiness is not a station you arrive at, but a manner of travelling.”

What does this quote mean to you?

To me, it means that happiness is not a destination but a journey. It means that happiness is not something we can achieve once and for all, but something we can experience every day, in every moment, in ever...

November Joy 6: Charming Gardeners of Our Souls

How to Express Your Appreciation for the People Who Make You Happy and Why It Matters

Glee greetings, dear reader, I hope this musing finds you well and happy. As we continue on our joy and happiness series, I want to share with you a quote that has inspired me recently:

“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” —Marcel Proust

This quote reminds me of the importance of gratitude and appreciation for the people in ...

November Joy 5: It’s My Birthday!

Today is a special day for me. It is my birthday, and I am grateful to God for giving me another year of life. I am also grateful to you for your support, encouragement, and love. You have been a source of inspiration and joy for me, and I appreciate you more than words can say.

As I reflect on my journey so far, I am reminded of a quote by Anna Howard Shaw, a leader of the women’s suffrage movement and one of the first ordained female Methodist ministers in the United States. She said,

“...