Category How to Find Joy

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How A Christmas (Single Mom) Elf Finds the Real Joy of Christmas

December 12, 2023 · by · in divorce recovery, how can I find peace?, How to Find Joy, Single Mothers · Leave a comment

“Joy to the World” was playing on the car radio, but I did not feel any joy in my world. It was five days before Christmas – the first Christmas since my divorce and the first one I would spend without my children.

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1 Way to Develop Resilience

January 13, 2017 · by · in accepting life, Gail Cawley Showalter, how can I find peace?, How to Find Joy, Mental Health, Positive Thinking · 2 Comments

We are programmed to think negatively. Unfortunately we anticipate tragedy. We are hard wired to shift in that direction. So it does take an effort to be a strong and resilient person. I think the effort is worth it.

Quote against misty seashore - It's an inside job to learn about forgiving. It's an inside job to hang on to the joy of living.

How to Find Your Joy Through Forgiveness

December 19, 2016 · by · in divorce recovery, forgiveness, Gail Cawley Showalter, How to Find Joy, overcoming past abuse, Single Mothers · 3 Comments

I know that when it comes to personal and deep heartfelt hurt from those we expect better it is extremely difficult to forgive.