UrbanBaby

06.03.08, 08:23 AM General Topics
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How do you feel joyful? What gives you joy and how to you cultivate it? (apart from consumerism- shopping & material things) I feel like I'm too uptight & want to be more joyful. Need tips and inspiration [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.03.08, 08:23 AM Flag

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It's sappy, but my kids give me joy. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:24 AM Flag

ditto [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:25 AM Flag

^^But being really good at something gives me joy too. Especially when it's hard for me to learn and I master it. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:26 AM Flag

the lack of joy does not result in beign uptight. i think you need to differentiate between joy, contentment, happiness, and uptightness. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:28 AM Flag

I'm not saying I lack joy- I am extremely content and happy. My concern is that I have a serious nature and would like to laugh more, be more easy going, and have more fun. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:33 AM Flag

But that might not be your personality type. I'd just be content with being happy. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:37 AM Flag

i am very happy with my lot. but i think i'm not a joyful person. i think joy requires an energy and it's a trait that people have. i am a positive person, i am happy, and content. but i don't think i could become a joyful person. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:39 AM Flag

Really? See I think I can cultivate joy- I've become more easy going and want to lighten up even more [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:41 AM Flag

This is like a corny self-help list, but....Get outside, be active, spend time at the ocean. these things make me feel really alive. Kids, of course, provide the greatest joy (and panic...). Act silly. Inject humor into your life as much as possible. Dance. Ride roller coasters. Sit outside in the evening and drink wine. Appreciate your friends. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:29 AM Flag

from realizing that you have everything that you need from inside rather than consumerism - shopping & material things - those pass by so quickly and leave you wanting more. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:31 AM Flag

That's why I specified apart from material things- we live simply, which I enjoy. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:34 AM Flag

all kinds of things. my job can, my family can, a beautiful day or a good meal. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:32 AM Flag