In looking at my journey of self-discovery, my path of continuous expansion, I have noticed that there has been many forms of feedback letting me know whether or not I’m on the “right” path. Having had the wonderful opportunity to meet and exceed many of my ‘personal goals’ of this world, I have become aware that there are two paths of my life. I have become aware of an outer path and an inner path. The outer path as one of this world – one that we follow (or blaze) that leads us to those ‘personal goals’ that we set for ourselves. This outer path often leads us to a great sense of accomplishment, greater confidence in our abilities and more willingness to take a risk. However, these outer accomplishments can also have the exact opposite effect: depleting our confidence, reducing our willingness to move ahead or seek our dreams. This outer path is often viewed as “steep” or “strewn with hazard” and, when not held in the proper perspective, can deplete us of our enthusiasm for life. The inner path is that which is not of this world; it is the direction we pursue inside - the path of our intention. This path, too, has its hazards: we can feel “lost” and “without cause” or we can forget or overlook the inner path all together. This can lead to a lack of enthusiasm as well.

As I have become more aware of these paths, I have noticed that the “right” one is the one that brings my inner path in line with my outer path; when my actions, thoughts and direction of my “outer world” life is in line with my “inner world.” As I have worked to align these paths for myself, I have noticed, once again, that the feedback mechanism has presented itself. The most prominent indication (i.e. feedback) that my inner and outer paths are aligned is that of joy. When I am “in tune” with what my Soul was meant to do, be, feel, hear, etc, I am joyous.

So, as I look at this life and ask myself, “What is it that I want?” I have to answer that I want everyone to know the joy that is available to them. I want to share my joy – not as if it is “mine to give,” but as if there is an endless supply! I believe that we can all experience a joyful, abundant life regardless of the situation in which we may find ourselves. I want everyone to experience the alignment of inner and outer paths – to be at one with joy.

I invite you, now, in this moment, to pause and take a breath… breathe in and reflect on your journey… recall the life you’ve lived… and the lives you have touched and have been touched by… the friends, family…. your achievements… and your failures… the times that have made you cry… the times that have made you laugh. These are the steps that have led you to this moment… to who you are now. Hold those steps dear as they are the building blocks of the structure of your heart and soul – your character and your charisma. I would love for you to share with me (and the world) those moments that have brought you joy – so I invite you to visit www.onewithjoy.com. This website is a place where you can share stories, pictures, videos or quotes of your journey as well as browse those that others have shared. I have created this site as a way of bringing more joy to the world, a virtual reflection of the wonderment and gratitude I have for all that is in this life’s journey.

Thank you for taking time to share these moments with me… as we take our next steps along our Journey of Joy.