I stumbled upon "JOY", a book that I had purchased on a clearance shelf in 2011. It's a compilation of joyous quotes by M.H. Clark. It's the sort of book that you can read through in five minutes, though if you read with your heart, it might stop you dead in your tracks for long moments, or long hours, or long days ...
The first page announces, "Prepare for Joy". The next page contains only a brief quote, "These are the days of miracle and wonder." - Paul Simon
The second page announces, "Believe in Joy" - and the proceeding page says only, "Remember the feeling as a child when you woke up and morning smiled? It's time you felt like that again." - Taj Mahal
And on it goes ... taking you on a path of discovery. The final page announces, "Be Joy." But no quote follows. That's my favorite part. The cliff-hanger ending, where the reader is exhorted to take all of the dynamic, inspirational quotes and create joy in her world.
The beginning of the new year is such a busy time in my business and personal life. I scarcely have time to read through a five-minute book of quotes. But I'm inspired to not only observe and be thankful for the joy that happens upon my path, but to thoughtfully and intentionally create joy and sprinkle it there for others.
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