Joy Defind – “1 a : the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires : delight b : the expression or exhibition of such emotion : gaiety
2 : a state of happiness or felicity : bliss
3 : a source or cause of delight”
joy. (2010). In Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. Retrieved February 26, 2010, from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joy
Three of the things that bring me joy in my life are seeing or hearing my husband come through the door from a long day at work, hearing my grandchildren laugh as they are running and playing, and the close relationship that I have with my heavenly father; my spirituality. Now let me give you the reasons why these three things bring me joy.
The first thing on my list is when I hear or see my husband coming through the door it makes my heart rejoice and skip a beat. I also feel a calmness come over me because I know that he is safe and he made it back home to me. There are so many family members today leave their homes in the morning and never return that afternoon. Some may not return due to some form of fatal accident, illness or they may not want to be in their family relationship anymore. So you see I am grateful each and everyday that this occurs.
My second joyful experience is when I hear my grand children running, playing, and laughing loud. When I hear and see them running through the house or in the yard it makes me fill up with jubilation because they are doing exactly what children are suppose to do; have fun while they are playing. I also know that while they are at “Naw-Nee’s” house they are going to get well, play well, and be loved well.
Finally third, my relationship with my heavenly father brings me joy beyond compare. For me to know that he gives me help and assistance to deal with all of life’s ups and downs on a daily basis is a cause for exultation. Because even on my worse day I can go to him in prayer and through his word the bible he gives me the guidance and assistance that I need. I feel this joy because I have the freedom to go to him and offer up my prayers and know that they are being heard. I give all praise and honor to him through the name of his son Jesus Christ.
These are just a few of my joys in life and as I continue to live I am sure that I will have many more things to add to my “Joy List.”
Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
What is an example of a combination feeling you have experienced?
An example of a combination feeling that I have experienced happened on the day of my college graduation. I was very excited and happy that this day had finally arrived I completed my requirements and it felt great.
My graduating class and I have made it to our seats after the procession and the loud music still playing in the background. Before I take my seat I look into the stands and see my family waving and yelling. I even hear my middle sister screaming my name. I see the big smile on my husband's face… saying “we made it.”
I began to feel sad and hurt on the inside along with my happiness. “Why am I feeling this way on my special day?” I try to shake off this sad and hurt feeling but it hits me again this time real hard. I felt the tears build up in my eyes. I search the stands once again. This time looking through blurry vision filled with tears. Someone is missing. My personal cheer leader is missing. Where can he be? Why is he not here?
I’m talking about my dad. He is not there. The man who said “You can achieve anything; just dream!” He has always been there for me at all of my school achievements from childhood on and it seems so strange that he is not in the stands. I can’t find him anywhere.
I asked myself; “why are you feeling this way?” Then I tell myself; “he could not be in the stands cheering for you because passed away six months ago before your graduation.”
As I was sitting there two options came into my head get up and run out or calm down and get my feelings in check. It took me about ten minutes to pull myself together and I did a good job at it. The graduation was a success and all went well. I still missed my dad but through it all I made it.
I had to "listen to and acknowledge my feelings, accept that my feelings were offering me some useful data," and finally I had to "identify my options." Bruno, H.E. (2008). Leading On Purpose: Emotionally Intelligent Early Childhood Administration. New York, NY: McGraw Hill.
My graduating class and I have made it to our seats after the procession and the loud music still playing in the background. Before I take my seat I look into the stands and see my family waving and yelling. I even hear my middle sister screaming my name. I see the big smile on my husband's face… saying “we made it.”
I began to feel sad and hurt on the inside along with my happiness. “Why am I feeling this way on my special day?” I try to shake off this sad and hurt feeling but it hits me again this time real hard. I felt the tears build up in my eyes. I search the stands once again. This time looking through blurry vision filled with tears. Someone is missing. My personal cheer leader is missing. Where can he be? Why is he not here?
I’m talking about my dad. He is not there. The man who said “You can achieve anything; just dream!” He has always been there for me at all of my school achievements from childhood on and it seems so strange that he is not in the stands. I can’t find him anywhere.
I asked myself; “why are you feeling this way?” Then I tell myself; “he could not be in the stands cheering for you because passed away six months ago before your graduation.”
As I was sitting there two options came into my head get up and run out or calm down and get my feelings in check. It took me about ten minutes to pull myself together and I did a good job at it. The graduation was a success and all went well. I still missed my dad but through it all I made it.
I had to "listen to and acknowledge my feelings, accept that my feelings were offering me some useful data," and finally I had to "identify my options." Bruno, H.E. (2008). Leading On Purpose: Emotionally Intelligent Early Childhood Administration. New York, NY: McGraw Hill.
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