CHOOSING JOY

 

CHOOSING JOY - We can choose to be unhappy.  And some people do.  Some people are always grumpy, have a chip on their shoulder, expect the worst, and are always in a miserable mood.  But as Henri Nouwen reminds us, we can also choose to be joyous.  We can greet the day with anticipation, expect the best, and consciously put ourselves in a positive mood.  Several years ago, I made a New Year's resolution to be more positive and to choose joy.  But choosing joy is a conscious decision we do well to  make as we awaken to each new day.