Barbara: I sat down to write a little message from Yusef today, but that evidently is not what is happening here. I’d like to share a bit of my own story today.
2016 started off with two things for me–the first was a clear “knowing” that it would be an important year for me. The second was an onset of the doldrums. You know, that “stuck” place–that what am I supposed to do next place; that I just can’t put one foot in front of the other place. And even, that “where is God?” place. That was my month of January.
Then I woke up early one morning last week and entered into a lovely meditation. When I finished I knew I had to call a wise friend to see if I could get on her busy schedule that day. Now this is unlike me. I usually talk myself out of asking for help. Not this time. I emailed her that I was “stuck”. She knew what that meant and fortunately made time in her day for me.
After we met and spent some time together I came away renewed, with a much lighter step. She helped me to see that my Soul was eager for JOY!!! What a beautiful revelation!!
Now I have direction. Now I know that JOY is my Soul’s purpose for 2016! I know that joy will be the filter for all that I do. My Soul’s intent is joy, so…all my feelings, beliefs, thoughts, and actions must go through the filter of joy. If I can’t find JOY in what I do, say, feel, think, or believe, then I must refocus. This is my Soul Path, the “will of God” for me at this time. Joy is who I am.
Now this may sound happy and well, joyful, but I am beginning to understand that being accountable for my own joy may mean some disruption in the norm of my life. I suspect that it may be harder than I can see right now. I realize that making choices based on my inner Soul joy might be different for me–I often do things to please others first. It might mean I will make changes in my life–changes in what I do, changes in relationships perhaps. That is generally what the Soul calls us to–change and growth. Not always the easiest path.
This year I will align with the desire of my Soul–Joy! One day, one decision, one choice at a time.
What does your Soul ask of you this year?
Blessings of Love and Soul Light, Barbara
What a wonderful entry, Barbara! I am already realigning my focus to seek joy throughout THIS day…..and then tomorrow….and the moments thereafter. What a grace joy is! It beckons me to savor moments, people, and events. Thank you!
Thank you for adding even more meaning to this word, Brenda.
Isn’t it wonderful when we know deep down inside our purpose/path/role each day? That is an awesome feeling. Would love to hear throughout the year, how your quest for joy unfolds!
Posting on my Soul journey in joy is a good challenge, Susie. Thanks! I have a feeling it will stretch me. ‘Joy’ doesn’t always look like what we might expect I’m thinking. It’s a fairly hefty word. 🙂
This is such a wonder-full post!!! I will be excited to see where this takes you and I will totally support your, perhaps difficult, transition to being purposeful toward your Soul’s joy.
I have also been a blue funk since the new year began–kind of dry and negative in my thinking. Not sure what’s going on…