"It's rebellious, in a way, to choose joy, to choose to dance, to choose to love your life. It's much easier and much more common to be miserable. But I choose to do what I can do to create hope, to celebrate life, and the act of celebrating connects me back to that life I … Continue reading Choosing Joy
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Birthday Acts of Kindness
Yesterday was my birthday, and I wanted to be sure to be really intentional about how I celebrated this year: by spreading joy in as many ways as possible. I'll share more soon about the amazing fun I had with friends & family to continue the celebrations! I am so, so incredibly blessed and thankful … Continue reading Birthday Acts of Kindness
Infusing Joy into Wintertime
To infuse the long winter months with some joy, there are plenty of tried and true things that I turn to time and time again (even if it appears trivial). Since it's so dark outside (I essentially only see daylight during the weekends, it seems like), enhancing light, enhancing the ambiance, and looking for little ways … Continue reading Infusing Joy into Wintertime
Spreading Christmas Cheer
1.Take a homemade treat to your neighbor’s home with a cheerful greeting. 2. Donate gifts to a local Angel Tree or Christmas gift collection for children. 3. Leave a larger-than-average tip when dining out. 4. Make ‘blessing bags’ to hand out to homeless people you encounter throughout the season. 5. Always be on the lookout … Continue reading Spreading Christmas Cheer