Joy for a Lifetime

by Glasper, Tamika

• ISBN13: 9781456762360
• ISBN10: 1456762362
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-06-02
• Publisher: Textstream

Summary

Joy for a Lifetime describes the essential principles of how to live a life of achievement, fulfillment, and joy at all times on a consistent basis. This book describes the four core areas of joy: 1. Internal Physical 2. External Physical3. Mental4. SpiritualThis book explores life as enriching experience through the development of each core area. This book provides insightful principles and tools for the achievement of an optimal state of living in a variety of environments and situations.

Excerpts

IntroductionThis book is a guide on how to live in greatness on a consistent basis, while reaping positive results in various areas of life. The essential principles of joy are centered in the mind, body, and soul. We all have the ability to live enriching and rewarding lives in a positive way. There is optimal potential for each of us to live in balance, optimism, and fulfillment, while reaping other tangible and intangible benefits associated with a life of joy.A life of joy is centered on harvesting and optimizing the positive in a variety of environments. With a positive disposition, we can live life at our optimal potential. This is a state when our mental, physical, and spiritual self is developed, replenished, and enhanced at the best level for each of us. A life of joy is a life of consistent greatness.In our existence, we are part of a vivid tapestry in a universe of excellence. Look at the human body, with all the cells, veins, and organs that come together to form life. The same elements in the human body are found in the air, sea, and throughout the entire universe. The many examples of our connection to greatness demonstrate how we have the potential to live fulfilling and bountiful lives. The many characteristics of joy are happiness, goodness, and an overall sense of wellness as we connect to our optimal potential for greatness.Consistent greatness is achieved through conditioning the main areas of life: the physical, mental, and spiritual. The structure of joy contains elements centered on the main areas of life to produce an optimal way of living. As we focus and partake in positive activities, then the structure of life is developed and strengthened. This is known as conditioning, which results in excellence and effectiveness in each main area.This book outlines the positive activities which result in a life of joy. The chapters in this book follow the main structure of the physical, mental, and spiritual areas of life. At the top of the structure of joy is the physical tier, which focuses on internal and external conditioning and nutrition. Physical describes proper nutrition, exercise, and rest in the body on a daily basis, resulting in the enhancement in energy, attitude, and ability. When the physical is conditioned on the inside and outside, it is apparent in the way we think, feel, look, and perform.The next or middle tier is the mental which pertains to thought processes of how we view life, others, and ourselves. It centers on living in the present, while being in tune with replenishment through deep breathing, mental rest, and positive thinking. We fulfill our position in the tapestry of life when we focus and tap into the quietness of the present that holds the potential for greatness, harmony, and optimism.At the base of the structure of joy is the spiritual tier of life, pertaining to an inner connection to a higher power. Spirituality is what keeps us focused and grounded. A sense of fulfillment in life is the result of equal balance and enhancement in the mental, physical, and spiritual tiers. A consistent connection to a higher power offers enlightenment, inspiration, and fulfillment in all the levels; therefore it is the foundation on which the entire structure is supported.A life of joy is intended for each of us, and this book is a guide to reaping the benefits and living consistently at the level of optimal potential. This book begins by uncovering the details of the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of joy. It includes a step by step model to explain how to reach any goal, including a goal of joy for a lifetime. The final chapters focus on how to live in joy through a variety of environments including academics, dating, marriage, and parenthood. This book uncovers the keys on how to remain focused and balanced in roles and opportunities through any environment or situation.Understanding and applying the principles of joy allows us to become equipped for success at a level of optimal existence. This book shows how to apply the principles which lead to long lasting benefits in the wondrous tapestry of life. Life is designed to live in joy and greatness at its fullest quality. Within the miraculous state of existence, there are the seeds of joy, capable of growing into a life of fulfillment, enlightenment, and greatness through all times.