The beginning of summer and our journey of cultivating inner peace continues with the
contemplation of Joy. If you have missed the previous discussions on the Path of Peace please
visit the "Articles" section of our website, Harmony Mandala at www.harmonymandala.com or by
clicking on the link above.
In contemplating joy it seems most of us spend a majority of our adult life doing what we think we
"should" do. Fulfilling obligations out of guilt, shame, or fear. When we have compassion for
ourselves and allow ourselves to listen to our hearts and express ourselves through doing
something that we enjoy we are in a state that is full of freedom, aliveness, beingness, ease and
grace. We are then aligned with our hearts and higher purpose.
What if, we allowed ourselves to be in our joy more often? What if, we stopped doing what we
think we "should" do? What if we stopped doing anything out of guilt, shame or fear and followed
our hearts and our joy? We would notice that it is when we are in our joy that we are aligned with
our soul's intentions, aligned with Divine Source and a true light in our home and communities. We
then give permission to others to be in their joy. Can you imagine a household full of beings
expressing their joy? Each supporting the other in living their deepest expression and highest
purpose?
What do you enjoy doing? What is your deepest desire for your life? You are invited to listen to
your heart, see what brings you into a place of joy. Ask others what they want their lives to look
like and what they have always wanted to create. When we know this about another, we can then
support them in getting there while being on the same page with them. We can be in their space of
joy. This sharing allows us to co-create, share, network, give and receive messages and inspiration
that supports our passions and purpose.
| The Path of Peace - Joy June 2009 Newsletter Article by Kaycie |
Harmony Mandala
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| Live in Joy Live in Joy, In love, Even among those who hate. Live in joy, In health, Even among the afflicted. Live in joy, In peace, Even among the troubled. Look within. Be still. Free from fear and attachment, Know the sweet joy of living in the way. ~ There is no fire like greed, No crime like hatred, No sorrow like separation, No sickness like hunger of heart, And no joy like the joy of freedom. Health, contentment and trust Are your greatest possessions, And freedom your greatest joy. Look within. Be still. Free from fear and attachment, Know the sweet joy of living in the way. from the Dhammapada, Words of the Buddha |