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Category: JOY Principles
Parsley – Being Different is OK
Roses Planting JOY
Like replacing old plants we can remove them and plant new and exciting thoughts into our life. I invite you to study your life and to choose to bring something new that brings JOY into your life. Today, I invite you to try bringing something new and exciting into your life! I know that you can do it! Brian
Super Moon
Day 28 of 90 As I looked at the Super Moon today, I was thinking of You. How you, and I and everyone on earth can look up and see the same moon. We are scattered all over the globe, yet we are so connected.
In the video, I sing you a love song – Jimmy Durante’s theme song I’ll Be Seeing You. Jimmy sang of people who were far apart. Like you and me.
Well, it may SEEM like we are far apart – that distance and time zones come between us. But it isn’t true. We are one people. One heart beating. If you are quiet, you can hear the earth singing one song.
Scientists tell us that we are all literally connected, in some amazing way. If you are happy, it ripples out into the world. If you are in pain, it is my pain, too. When cousin Ric Colonna was in the ICU, I could feel it in my world. Just like he could feel the strength of our love and prayers. It’s real.
So today, as I look up at the moon, I think of you. All the funny moments, the beautiful places we’ve been, the sunny days, the work we did together. I treasure those, and along with that, I cherish how strong and good you are in the hard times. When we have to pull it together. Like when we gather to hear the doctors’ news and what it means for our future. Or last week, when we got the call that our friend Jane McGarvey died suddenly. How you gathered then, and sang, and wept. That’s part of my journey, too.
Because the Thanksgiving feasts, birthday parties and dance recitals are wonderful. But it is the love that matters. Real love heals all things, endures all things, believes all things, hopes all things, breaks every chain, and ALWAYS wins in the end.
JOY Principle – Good times or bad, it’s our Journey of Love. We are in it together. And I count it all Joy.
Let It Go!
Day 26 of 90 Gathering some stuff to donate to charity, I bagged up used clothing and household items that we don’t need anymore. I started thinking… It’s the same with limiting beliefs. There are a BUNCH of old limiting beliefs that I don’t need anymore. I’ve had them for years. They are all worn out. These beliefs don’t fit me anymore. Beliefs like “I’m not good enough… That’s too big for me. I can’t do it… It’s all their fault.” And my personal bugaboo, “I better shut up. If I say it, I might hurt someone’s FEELINGS!”
Well, it’s time for me to let those beliefs go, like worn out old clothes. Time to put on some new beliefs. “Yes, I can do hard things. I can speak up. I can be really ME, and stop hiding.”
Funny, I found that people LIKE me, when I actually show up and be me. It moves me to tears, sometimes. When I take a chance, and let people inside my wall, I found there is so much love, it takes my breath away. I walk into church, look at a Facebook post, or turn on Skype and see YOU – the people I love so much. Thank you for sharing the Journey of life with me.
Hey, what if we all rummaged around in our closets, found some old beliefs we don’t need anymore. We could bag them up and take them away. You know the ones. We could get some shiny new beliefs. Like “We are ALL different, and that’s FUN!” and “I love you!” Those are two of my favorites. 🙂 What are YOUR favorites?
Joy Principle: I remove old limiting beliefs from my mind, Let it Go, and WALK AWAY. I embrace new beliefs that work much better. Words of life, hope & love. Words that lift and heal. I choose JOY, every day. And it is so.
Day 25 of 90 Veterans, Love & Joy
THANK You Veterans! Today we remember those who have served in the military. Heartfelt love and thanks for defending the cause of freedom. Veterans fought for our right to BE a nation. You defend our right to vote and our right to disagree. I honor you. I am proud of you. I want us to BE a PEOPLE worthy of your sacrifice.
There are those who WANT us to fight and hurt each other. THEY are my enemy. Not you against me. Yes, there are two sides. Love or hate. Build or destroy.
Those who hate, want US to hate. To hurt each other. They organize fights and get the media to show the blood and anger and fear. NO, I do not give permission for their hate and fear to enter my heart.
Even when you disagree, I love you. Even when you are different. I love you. Even if you kill me, I love you. Because I AM love. That is who I Am. Who are You?
Our solutions will always come from love and respect. From people who work to find common ground and a path forward. And teachers like my cousins Tamara and Karla, who teach compassion and mindfulness to the rising generation. Who teach that we CAN be different, feel anger and strong emotion, and go within to find peace. That when we love ourselves, we can find answers.
Let us come together. Let us LISTEN to each other’s voices. Let us put our energy and ideas together, and create something new. Because WE are the people. Because today and Every day, WE cast our vote for love or hate.
Joy Principle – Today, I choose Joy and love all people – those like me, and those different from me. I feel their love in return. Today, by my choice, I find Joy in my journey.
Day 20 of 90 HEALTH INTENSIVE #3
Can 2 days of fun & entertainment REALLY change lives forever? YES!
My mind is overflowing. We walked in as living PROOF how we CAN overcome huge health challeges! On July 29th, my friend Candace attended Health Intensive #1 in her wheelchair. Today, Candace left her motorized wheel chair at home and WALKED from the parking lot. She also danced with her husband to Kara Brandt singing “This is My Now.” Some of us bounced into the room svelte and glowing, having let go of weight, dress sizes, and lots of limiting beliefs.
The Gladiators are so inspiring. I especially appreciate Devere Hope driving 3 ½ hours to be with us. Devere had a crippling stroke 4 years ago. He lost the use of his right side. His 6-month Gladiator goal was to run across the stage and sign the board with his right hand. By the first month, Devere shattered that goal. He ran down the trail on our hike to the Y, and walked/ran laps at the gym! Today, Devere sat next to me taking notes with the hand doctors told him he would never use again.
Who ARE we? We are Limitless! There is NOTHING we cannot overcome and triumph over – physical, mental or emotional.
I was excited to present my message! Your Journey of You = JOY. It is so personal, yet universal. Using clothing as props, I put on the Limiting Beliefs that shaped my life and brought me despair and sorrow. The Scarf of Silence, the Cloak of Invisibility, the Hood of Fear, Sunglasses of Anger, Pants of Shame… on and on, 15 pounds of clothing, layer upon layer until I get to the Coat of Despair. It’s just a demonstration. But it becomes so real. How good it feels to let go of Limiting Beliefs! As I remove each layer, I breathe easier, feel lighter and realize that underneath it all, I Am still ME. JOY fills my heart every time. (Working on getting a video)
There is such TRUTH in this. It’s so simple! Let go of the Scarf of Silence. When you start talking, you find that everyone else is wearing the Pants of Shame, too! It gets pretty funny. Why don’t we just stop hiding? We can be our true selves and have a good time together.
JOY Principle – Everything that happens, happens on the outside. Underneath it all, You are still there. You are OK. Really. Let go of limiting beliefs. Then watch JOY pop out at you and say “here I Am!”
I love you!
Felicia