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Your Question:
How do we find joy in everyday moments when life gets busy?
Answer:
As a pastor and a husband, I've learned that finding joy in everyday moments is crucial, especially when life gets busy. Stephen Covey's quote resonates with me - "We achieve inner peace when our schedule aligns with our values." When my schedule is aligned with my values, I feel a sense of peace and contentment that is hard to find otherwise. It's not about achieving happiness, but about living a life that is true to who I am and what I believe. As a parent, I've seen how easily my children can get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life. But when we slow down and focus on what's truly important, we can find joy in the smallest things. My wife Susan often talks about the importance of taking time to appreciate the beauty in the world around us. Whether it's a beautiful sunset or a simple act of kindness, taking time to notice and appreciate these things can bring a sense of joy and wonder. In my own life, I've found that joy is often found in the simple things - a good game of chess, a great science fiction novel, or a Cubs game on a sunny afternoon. But I've also learned that joy is not just about personal experiences, but about living a life that is connected to something larger than ourselves. When we find meaning and purpose in our work and our relationships, we experience joy. As Angela Duckworth says, "If we put our hearts into our work and see it as a calling that resonates with our values, connects us to people, and fits within a larger vision, we experience joy."
Sources:
practicing the way
john mark comer
depression
edward welch
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
confronting christianity
rebecca mclaughlin
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