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3rd September 2006 Dear Friends, Spring Message! Joy and Happiness is not always the same things. Happiness can be thought of as more of a temporary, emotional condition, often based on outside circumstances. Joy on the other hand is deeper. We can be joyful, regardless of a particular unhappy situation that we may be enduring. It is often just a matter of keeping perspective on our troubles, especially when they seem never ending. You may know the story of the man who had a marvelous way of keeping joy in his life. He was a carpenter. He followed the same ritual every day when he came home from work. He stopped at a small tree in the front of his garden and placed his hand on a couple of the branches. Then when he walked into his home, it was as if a magical transformation had occurred. All of a sudden, the stress was lifted from him. He became energetic and joyful and able to fully interact with this family. He explained it this way: “That tree is my trouble tree. When I come home, I stop at the tree and just like I leave my tools on the truck, I leave my troubles outside my home. I hang them on the tree before greeting my family. Anything that does not have to come into the house stays outside. Anything that I do not have to deal with at home stays outside. And in the morning, I stop at the tree and pick up the troubles I left there in the evening” Then he adds “It’s a funny thing, though. Every morning I always find fewer troubles hanging there, than the night before!” There is wisdom in knowing that some problems can wait until tomorrow. And more wisdom in knowing what to hang in the tree and what to bring inside your home and family sanctuary! Managing daily problems (challenges) well is vital to maintaining joy. May Joy, Happiness, and Gratitude fill you hearts! Namasté Do you want to receive an inspirational newsletter on a two weekly basis and also stand a chance to win an angel reading with me? Please send me a email to [ carol@angelawareness.co.za ] and Visit my website: [ www.angelawareness.co.za ] For more information about Carol’s services and workshops:
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