I'm just here for the joy!

Sometimes, I get concerned about what I should be doing, what others think I should be doing, and what some need of me. I wonder what is important in my creative life.

The days of our lives seem to pass so quickly, and maybe I am not where I thought I would be. In our new world of virtual expression, the pace is fast, and the multitudes of ideas and creativity flow free and rush by me taking my breath away.

Sometimes...I am afraid it will pass me by. I have thoughts like "I should do this, I better do that or else....I'm not good enough....It's too late for me."

And maybe these thoughts only last a few moments.

It is then that I slow down and take stock of where I am, how I am feeling and where I truly want to go.

So I ask myself these questions:
What is it that I am feeling right now? What is it that I am wanting to feel? What can I see myself doing that feels like that?

If I am open and sitting quietly, my answers may come quietly, quickly, slowly, assuredly or even loud and clear.....but they always come.

And believe it or not, the answer is always the same.

"Do what you love!" "Follow the joy!"

These answers are not new, I have heard them before, but each time I really feel them.
And again I am reminded today, that JOY is my compass. There is no reason to be concerned as long as I step out in the direction of joy.

Every single moment of each day contains joy. I have lived in painful circumstances and happy circumstances (sometimes both together!), and I know, that I can find beauty and joy in any circumstance as well as gratitude for life and opportunity.

I love life, I love the opportunities I have every day to dream and create. I am so thank full to be aware and alive.

So I will listen to my inner voice and know that
I'm just here for the joy!

Hugs to you all,
Terri