You were born a bundle of joy!
and you can reclaim your birthright
by Cindy Teevens
Standing in Staples, waiting for my order, I stood with what I knew could be interpreted as a stupid grin. I was so happy just standing there, just feeling the joy of being alive. Just feeling the breath move in and out, just being. Smiling broadly from ear-to-ear, gentle tingles flowed-up-and-down my body. Things got a little busy there, and it took some time, but I could have just stood there in joy indefinitely.
Three times people who turned and looked at me were drawn, with a new smile as broad as mine, to ask if I needed help. They returned to their business in the mundane state they were in before. Looking around the room, scanning the six or so people working, I felt like I was going to burst. I felt like a child with a secret.
If they only knew that they could be doing what they are doing in a state of joy! They are doing it anyway!
That is my predominant state now, even when driving, doing laundry, doing dishes, and even when running in the rain. Whenever I wake-up from a less joyful feeling, and remember the options, a smile begins to spread the awakening of joy
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About the Author (Author Profile)
Cindy is the author of "The Alchemy of Love and Joy". In May of 2009, the practice came through her own suffering and later discovery of joy, and it emerged and took form in words, to help someone else. Her life has become happy and often ecstatic with the most simple things. She is excited to continue this adventure and wonders just how good it can become as she practices allowing more and more joy. She encourages the world to--Seek Joy!Subscribe
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