tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post5848328736984033856..comments2024-03-28T08:54:28.654+08:00Comments on Cresting The Hill: The A-Z of Positive Personality Traits - J is for JoyLeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-75912401025683203712018-09-01T10:11:56.561+08:002018-09-01T10:11:56.561+08:00Thanks for ones marvelous posting! I truly enjoyed...Thanks for ones marvelous posting! I truly enjoyed reading it, you may be a great author.I will remember to bookmark your blog and will <br />often come back later in life. I want to encourage yourself to continue your great job, have a nice holiday weekend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-79950797314736919032016-04-15T21:19:56.069+08:002016-04-15T21:19:56.069+08:00Great mantras Debbie - and so true, we need to rea...Great mantras Debbie - and so true, we need to realize how blessed we are and that we grow from tough times - when we learn to appreciate things we become more joyful.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-91704989930935905952016-04-15T21:18:47.948+08:002016-04-15T21:18:47.948+08:00So true Estelle - living in the present, not holdi...So true Estelle - living in the present, not holding on to bad things and appreciating all the good we have in life are all secrets to living joyfully.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-9036925508770371922016-04-15T21:18:07.109+08:002016-04-15T21:18:07.109+08:00I love that you are so joyful - I think it's a...I love that you are so joyful - I think it's an absolute gift to be able to find joy every day :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-82383609776990495772016-04-15T21:17:34.198+08:002016-04-15T21:17:34.198+08:00Thanks Michelle (compliments bring me joy - and ma...Thanks Michelle (compliments bring me joy - and make me happy!) I agree that joy is all about those special little moments of connection.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-47317511827921575442016-04-15T13:34:42.313+08:002016-04-15T13:34:42.313+08:00To find joy in small things will help us through t...To find joy in small things will help us through the rough times. Three of my favourite Mantras: <br />"Things could always be worse." <br />"It's only temporary." <br />"Whatever doesn't kill you, makes you stronger."<br />Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-88064185138436565032016-04-13T13:11:19.597+08:002016-04-13T13:11:19.597+08:00Yes, absolutely, we must relish each and every mom...Yes, absolutely, we must relish each and every moment in the present and let go of the stuff that holds us back.<br />EstelleEstelleSErasmushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312777921382434774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-41588922746745047972016-04-13T08:57:06.967+08:002016-04-13T08:57:06.967+08:00Joy is such a great word! I try to find joy in eve...Joy is such a great word! I try to find joy in everything I do. Thanks for sharing. Wonderful word for sure!sassytownhouselivinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09639369758518106262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-7916333023331524042016-04-13T07:27:04.662+08:002016-04-13T07:27:04.662+08:00I think small children have such a delight in life...I think small children have such a delight in life and that rubs off on those around them - especially grandparents (we get the fun bits and that brings even more joy!)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-73579662287370343602016-04-13T07:25:00.018+08:002016-04-13T07:25:00.018+08:00Joy is a feeling separate from being happy. I agre...Joy is a feeling separate from being happy. I agree. Joy comes from the simple things I feel. Time with grandchildren, walks with our pets, a simple hand holding by a loved one. You are doing a great job on these. Love reading.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18035008312943297731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-38711977750834647162016-04-13T07:21:39.710+08:002016-04-13T07:21:39.710+08:00I love babies and small children for that exact re...I love babies and small children for that exact reason Stephanie - that uninhibited inner joy that just shines out - it doesn't take much to make them happy :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-50757135006428866132016-04-13T07:20:33.107+08:002016-04-13T07:20:33.107+08:00I agree Sheryl - life can be really tough at times...I agree Sheryl - life can be really tough at times and if we have an inner centre of joy and an appreciation for the little things in life then we have the capacity to move through it all and maintain our peace.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-65873364453384736882016-04-13T07:19:38.649+08:002016-04-13T07:19:38.649+08:00Today's world sucks it out of some people Bren...Today's world sucks it out of some people Brenda, and others just don't have the capacity to look for it and develop it - definitely sad (for them and those around them).Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-45637586355857456472016-04-13T07:18:51.540+08:002016-04-13T07:18:51.540+08:00I think that's the secret Rosie - not letting ...I think that's the secret Rosie - not letting the waves of life affect you so much that you lose your inner peace and joy. We do get better at it with age I'm sure!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-65174759830319659312016-04-13T07:18:01.072+08:002016-04-13T07:18:01.072+08:00Thanks Carol - personality and your attitude to li...Thanks Carol - personality and your attitude to life definitely makes it easier for some to find their joy - but we've all got it there waiting to be discovered :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-41182234280008147602016-04-13T07:17:11.428+08:002016-04-13T07:17:11.428+08:00Wouldn't it be lovely if we were all described...Wouldn't it be lovely if we were all described as joyful women Diane - what a legacy to leave :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-39070484271992532942016-04-13T07:16:38.717+08:002016-04-13T07:16:38.717+08:00Thanks Rena - it's great having you back and y...Thanks Rena - it's great having you back and you are a lovely example of that quote :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-77026414064840827172016-04-13T07:15:59.831+08:002016-04-13T07:15:59.831+08:00I think it's about being in the moment Rebecca...I think it's about being in the moment Rebecca and letting all the little niggling annoyances fade away.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-16078878739892451542016-04-13T07:11:02.324+08:002016-04-13T07:11:02.324+08:00I noticed that we're both posting on Joy Srivi...I noticed that we're both posting on Joy Srivi - it's obviously an important quality :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-75341466416506974952016-04-13T07:10:21.727+08:002016-04-13T07:10:21.727+08:00I agree Melanie - joy, happiness, gratitude and ki...I agree Melanie - joy, happiness, gratitude and kindness all link together to make a whole.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-57226401033202948902016-04-13T07:09:40.156+08:002016-04-13T07:09:40.156+08:00that's my aim in life Zeljka :)that's my aim in life Zeljka :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-85297882240486776252016-04-13T07:09:13.981+08:002016-04-13T07:09:13.981+08:00Taking time to meditate and quiet your mind allows...Taking time to meditate and quiet your mind allows joy to seep through doesn't it Shari?Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-71026077237819715922016-04-13T07:08:36.957+08:002016-04-13T07:08:36.957+08:00I think that's so true Mary - our joy can be e...I think that's so true Mary - our joy can be enhanced by the love and support of others - especially in tough times.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-42331477963925938072016-04-13T07:07:50.921+08:002016-04-13T07:07:50.921+08:00thanks Andrea - I truly believe that joy is differ...thanks Andrea - I truly believe that joy is different to happiness - it is an inner quality that radiates.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-20035655479899522532016-04-13T03:31:14.290+08:002016-04-13T03:31:14.290+08:00I feel joy Leanne when I'm with my grandson. M...I feel joy Leanne when I'm with my grandson. My heart literally fills with joy. There is a difference between Joy and Happiness so I'm glad you included both in A-Z. I felt joyful reading this post love your work!Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418770845484399102noreply@blogger.com