Delight Yourself In Simple Pleasures

LIFE SAVER: 3

Life's disappointments and struggles can hold you down, leave you feeling blue and even sick, like it slipped you some sort of poisonous potion when you weren't looking.  Everyone feels it, no matter how eternally blessed you may be.  But those that get through the slumps are those that fight and believe that there is something bigger, better, and more important to live for.  Life is never going to be easy but we need to delight ourselves in the simple pleasures that life provides.  Here are some examples:

From vibik.com

From aboutbasicsriding.com

From beautifulthingstoshare.blogspot.com

From dailytelegraph.com

From christchurchmequon.org

From amandacouchphotography.com

Delight yourself in the simple, small, maybe even meaningless things of the world that make a huge difference on how you feel about yourself and your life.  Losing yourself in something other than yourself, sometimes feels good. 

Hmmm.....delightful, isn't it?

You are Marvelous!

LIFE SAVER: 2

Look in the mirror and what do you see? You may see all of your imperfections.  The wrinkles, the bad hair color, the blemishes, the sun spots, the lips that you wish were bigger, the lashes you wish were longer...

Now, shut your eyes.  Open your heart and allow yourself to love all of your imperfections.  Love all of the scars, the  moles or birthmarks that you cover up with layers of makeup on a daily basis.  Your flaws do not define you.  They are a part of you but they are invisible in comparison to the true beauty that you hold.  Confidence out ways any amount of make up any day.  Vulnerability and courage is more admired than perfect skin and lip color.  There is so much more than what you see.

Now, open your eyes.  Look in the mirror and what do you see?

You don't just look marvelous, you ARE marvelous! Believe it and live it.  

News!!!

Check out the new additions to Bringing You Joy:  Art to Living and Life Saver.

I am excited for these new things I bring to you. I hope you like them!!

~Joy

70 Years

LIFE SAVER: 1

According to fightingage.org, the average age of a man will live to in the US is 72 and 79 for women.  Hmm...that seems like a plentiful amount of days here on earth.  That is...if you've actually "lived" them.

How are you living your life?  Are you taking advantage of every waking moment that you have here on earth?  Are you making the most of your time with your family?  Are you appreciating the days someone stops you in the coffee shop and tells you they love your shoes?  When you look in the mirror, do you see someone you like, or feel is beautiful, or brave, or successful?  Life's too short to not enjoy it or love the person you are.

Start living today, before it's too late.  You've only got about 70 years if your lucky.

Check out more information at Fighting Age for interesting stats and ways to fight the odds.

DIMA

Floating Clouds Mobile

My Creation

My Inspiration

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Birds & Elephants on a String

My Creation

My Inspiration

From lovepeacepionies.blogspot.com

Letter Chevron Art

My Creation

My Inspiration

Hanging Fluffy Clouds

My Creation

My Inspiration

By Alexis Mire

Mmmm...Green

Green is my favorite color...specifically Mint Green. And this beautiful tone has been a huge trend this past summer and I have been in green heaven.  Here are some inspirational greens:)

From http://zsazsabellagio.blogspot.com/

From navyandorange.blogspot.com

From jessicatorres

From David Stanfield

From erineverafter.blogspot.com

From bourbonandpearls.tumblr.com

Ok....I could go on and on.  I hope this trend continues on because I love it!

Right now....

A lot has been going on in my life lately.  A lot of good and bad, happy and sad.  I do not oppose change but it is NEVER easy when it happens.  Change is in the air in my house.  And truthfully, I can't wait for it to happen. But until it does, it can be a painful and grueling waiting process.  This is what I am holding onto...

For those of you in the same boat as me....hold onto hope.  It will get better.  And...it will be worth the wait.

I want...

to do something extraordinary

to feel the world at my fingertips

to embrace opportunities and potentials

to do something I thought I'd never do or could do

to be proud of the person I am

to stand next to someone supermodel gorgeous and feel just as beautiful

to invite change and accept it when it's here

to love myself the way I love others

to take my own advice

to speak for myself and stand up for what I believe in even when it's hard and scary

to have a completely worthless day and be ok because I deserve it once and awhile

to say to another, "It's ok to be different, you should feel lucky.  You stand out."

to say "Don't worry about it, it's not that important."

to make a difference in the world

to help someone love who they are

to feel good at the end of the day because I know I have lived well

What do you want?

Nothing But The Water (I)

A couple of weeks ago I heard this awesome song on a trailer for a new TV citcom.  I downloaded it, learned it, and here is my rendition of Nothing But the Water (I) by Grace Potter.

Grace Potter totally rocks it.

Enjoy!!

The End...

of the Summer..:(

Hope you all had a great summer.  I had the most amazing summer this year.  The best yet!

Now looking forward to a great autumn and just as wonderful 2013!!