Seek out the place where joy lives
Tucked in a place within you pure joy overflows an excellent companion as seasons come and go makes every day a good day spurts of gratitude you shouldn’t live without it keeps your soul afloat love is always the answer in the day by day believe, cherish, enjoy it seek that place of joy discern the halo in wonted places incline your heart to them the next time you go looking inhale, joy will be there! * All Rights Reserved © Selma Martin 2021
“… Find out where joy resides
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and give it a voice far beyond singing.
For to miss the joy is to miss all.”- Robert Louis Stevenson
“When you do things from your soul,
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You feel a river moving in you — A Joy.”- Rumi
“Always know when to let go.
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When a thought is bringing you more misery than peace, let go of the thought; when a person is bringing more pain than joy to your life, let go… You cannot be your best if you lack joy and peace.”- Brigitte Nicole
“Find the place inside where there’s joy
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and the joy will burn out the pain.”- Joseph Campbell
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Happy last Monday in November. Thanks for reading and I wish you miracles.
I’m a simple woman who dares to see the beauty in ordinary. I’d love to connect with you and like pen pals, I want something beautiful to blossom between us. Will you join me? Selma is my middle name. Its meaning—peaceful, complete, are euphoric affirmations I like to think of myself as having. They compliment the joy I feel when I write. I sincerely hope you decide to join me on my writing journey. I Wish You Miracles.
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When the soul needs love. I think sooul finds a place to be happy and love is always the answer as you say. Lovely, Selma 🤗
The soul knows what it needs and where to find it. Why not listen more to soul?
Thanks for reading and commenting, dear Jane. 👏
Beautiful and wise.
Kindly: thanks for reading sweet friend. Xoxo
Loved it. Thank you.
The pleasure is mine, indeed. Be well, Lakshmi. I wish you miracles
what uplifting words for this bleaker end of the year – especially liked:
“seek that place of joy
discern the halo in wonted places”
thanks for the reminder Selma!
Aww. So glad you read. Let’s not overlook finding halos in all the usual places. Glad to gift you the reminder, Laura. Stay lovely. Good night. xo
As I kept reading on I felt joy through your words, what a way to spread love and joy Selma this is so lovely. Stay blessed always 💖
Oh my, you felt joy? So amazing, my sweet girl! Then I did a great job. I’m so pleased to know this. Thanks for reading. And I’ll keep trying to bring more joy to you. xoxo
Of course I did 100%, you did an amazing job Selma I loved it 💖
Its always a pleasure to read you 🤗🌸
You already are a bundle of joy dearest Selma 💝
I’m feeling the boomerang effect here. Spreading joy is rewarding for all involved. Blessings. xo
It is indeed rewarding, hope you get all the joy you deserve and much more joy to spread. Sending you much love 🤗💖
Thank you for these joyous words Selma! 🤗
The pleasure’s entirely mine, my sweet. So glad you liked. Xoxo
I love that poem, it’s so honest and forthright. Thanks for sharing Selma
Aww. So glad you liked that. It’s my pleasure to write these. Be well. XO
Selma, a cascade of joy and positive emotions flood over me as I read your poem, the energy infectious and it’s given me a boost this grey Tuesday morning. Your words encourages us to recognise that joy is always there, tucked away safely, just waiting for us access it.
‘ believe, cherish, enjoy it
seek that place of joy’
I love the quotes that accompany your poem, reinforcing the power of joy and love and wow, that Rumi quote is amazing! One I’m saving for future reference!
Oh my heart, I’m touched at the way the poem touched you, Annika. Glad you had it at the ready to booster you through the grey morning hours.
Yeah, those quotes — esp Remi…
I love them too. Thanks for connecting with me. Enjoy your last day of November. 👏
Another beautiful rose from your magical, mystical garden of thoughts. Added so much joy to my soul. Thanks for spreading positivity that shines like the Sun within you. Gorgeous poem and yes, joy emanates from within- but it emanates manifolds from your exquisite creations! 😀 Yayy for days filled with joy! 🥳
yes, selma, beautifully said
Xoxo 🙇🏽♀️