by MarBeth Dunn | Aug 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
Have you noticed over the last few years more people seeking their purpose, or a deeper meaning in their lives? As someone who lives by, and teaches on a platform of “connecting with your heart”, I personally want to jump up and down and shout, “Hooray!
It’s about time!” The single best thing you can do to live a life of authenticity and joy, is to live by your heart and make decisions on a soul level. You instinctively and intuitively know what you need to be happy and fulfilled. Additionally, your soul knows the gifts and talents you have that only you can provide as a blessing to others. So let’s get started with some strategies that will allow you to hear your soul speak and get you living in joy.
Get real – All the changes that have taken place in the world in the last several years have caused people to wonder who they really are. If you don’t have the job, the status, the money or the position, who exactly are you? It’s so easy, especially in Western society, to identify ourselves by our outside accomplishments, and never pay attention to who are on the inside. Is this you? Are you wondering, “What do I want to be when I grow up?” (although you’re already grown up) or realizing that you have new ideas about what’s important in life? This is the shift that’s going on and what you’re experiencing is your soul’s plea to pay attention and listen to what your spirit already knows and is trying to tell you: there’s a real you in there that wants to come out and that will lead you to the life you’ve always wanted to live.
Get quiet – Your soul is always trying to speak to you; it’s just so challenging with the to-do lists, appointments and ever present technology to hear it. Getting into your heart space is key to living a life that makes your soul sing, so find a way to get quiet enough to hear your inner wisdom. Meditation is a great way to connect with your soul and people who meditate regularly have a better sense of inner guidance and are able to make decisions aligned with their core beliefs and values more quickly and easily. That’s when you’ll find that you are living a life that constantly moves in the direction of your most authentic self-expression. When you are authentically expressing who you are, not just in words but in experiences, you will know deep joy.
Get vibrating (on a higher level) – when you vibrate at a higher level, not only is life easier and things seem to conspire in your favor, you also ask better questions, which gets you better answers. You’re at your most powerful when you’re connected to Source and a higher vibration provides that. Gratitude, forgiveness, releasing hurt and anxiety all help you attain a state of appreciation, which raises your vibration level and that makes it easier to hear what your soul has to say. Simple acts such as dancing or spending time in nature also increase your vibration. Once you are vibrating at a higher level, it’s easier to ask the deep questions and get the answers you’re looking for.
Soulful living creates harmony, not just for your life but in the lives of others. When you know your soul’s desires, you’ll better understand how to engage with the world around you, generating move love, peace and harmony in your life and in others. Start some soulful living today!
© 2012 MarBeth Dunn all rights reserved
by MarBeth Dunn | Aug 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
As The Joy Strategist, I’m passionate about helping other people find and bring joy into their lives. I know the difference between living a life that is “fine” and one that is truly joy filled, and its my greatest desire for everyone to realize joy in their lives. Since I love spending time with people who radiate joy, I’ve noticed there is a common theme that runs through their lives… they pro-actively bring joy into the lives of other people. Since we are all connected in one way or another, infusing someone else’s life with joy doesn’t just affect that person, it creates a ripple effect, affecting a continuum of people. Think of it as the six degrees of joy connectedness! If you’ve been wondering lately what you can do to make a difference in the world, being a joy catalyst for someone else might be just the thing you’ve been looking for.
Here’s how to accomplish that goal:
Serve others – It’s been proven that the happiest and most fulfilled people are people who have learned how to serve and be of
service to others. We were truly designed to be in community and nothing will accomplish this more than helping your fellow mankind. Serving others also broadens your horizon to the greater issues going on around you and takes your mind off of yourself. Yes, you may have legitimate problems in your life but serving the proverbial man with no feet will make you think twice about you feeling down because you have no shoes. Our egos are designed to be self-centric and it can become far too easy to get a case of “poor me”. When you are serving and bringing joy to others, you’ll begin to bring more joy into your own life. Studies have shown that people who feel useful and as if they are contributing to the greater societal good, are happier.
Watch your words – Although we love to teach children that “sticks and stone may break my bones but you’ll words will never hurt me”, this unfortunately, just isn’t true. Words can be very hurtful and have a long reaching impact. We know that thoughts become things and although you can’t create someone else’s reality, your words can plant seeds that enable another person to nurture to life what you’ve said. To understand just how powerful someone else’s words are, think of something you heard over and over again in your own childhood and see how that has had a bearing on your life. Words really do matter. To bring joy to others, be very intentional about the words you are using. Be conscious of what you are saying and how you are saying it. Your words can make the difference in someone else’s day and you never know when your words might be a significant pivotal moment in someone’s life. Speak kindly, speak positively and be a “joy bringer” with your words.
Make ‘em laugh – They don’t say laughter is the best medicine for nothing. Scientific studies have proven that laughter lowers stress levels and improves the immune system. It also brings people together. If people frequently tell you that you’re witty or funny, unleash the power! People love to laugh and they love to be around people who make them laugh. If you don’t think you have the comedic gene, that’s okay. Seek out books, movies, video clips and even people you know who are funny and share the wealth. One of the best things about living in the virtual age is that there is no shortage of humorous material if you go looking for it. A quick internet search will get you plenty of material that you can incorporate into your life and the lives of others.
Knowing that you’ve brought joy into other people’s lives is one of the things that will make you feel truly alive and affirm that you are here for a reason. You can’t help but increase your own joy and satisfaction in life when you commit to being “the happy” in the lives of others. There’s a lot of joy out there waiting for you to deliver it so take a deep breath and start your joy journey!
© 2012 by MarBeth Dunn – all rights reserved
It’s about time!” The single best thing you can do to live a life of authenticity and joy, is to live by your heart and make decisions on a soul level. You instinctively and intuitively know what you need to be happy and fulfilled. Additionally, your soul knows the gifts and talents you have that only you can provide as a blessing to others. So let’s get started with some strategies that will allow you to hear your soul speak and get you living in joy.
