Joy - I Challenge You

      

By Shajen Joy Lichtenstein-Aziz, M.Ed., M.A.

The chasm of pause before one takes back their power can feel deep, broad, and never-ending. Yet - the moment it happens, peace prevails, and that who you are - unquestionably shines through your being.    Honor yourself and others with compassionate communication. We are all a work in progress, and the more we practice, the more we evolve together in this arena. Last week I sat with my demons, stepped through my fear, and had deep discussions about what is needed to be set free.     Examining the discourse, my inner dialogue, I followed through by unlocking the rusted iron gate holding my most profound sorrow and acknowledging it - thanking this anguish - for teaching me deep love, empathy, and the ability to thrive despite the uncomfortable and painful experiences of my past.   I am now giving them worth and merit, as they have made me exactly who I am today; for this, I am eternally grateful. Honor your dark places; it's where the light needs to shine. Be Raw and Real - there is a beautiful life in open, honest dialogue filled with compassion and love. The only way out is through, and if I can do it, you can too.    You are special and unique with your very own perspective. When you become confident with yourself, living and sourcing your life from a space of what is remarkable about you, somehow existence begins to be filled with an abundance of grace and ease. The contrary is true as well; when you focus on all the negative aspects of yourself, they expand and grow and begin to take up most of the real estate in your brain.    I challenge you to start from this point forward, spending as much conscious and aware time focusing on what is right and wonderful with yourself, all those around you, and the situations you find yourself. Sometimes what seems like an awful turn of events can blossom into beautiful possibilities. It is in the process of your awakening that you discover who you are.   From this point forward, you can choose your thoughts and actions and create Joy in your life and the lives of others. The more you step into your authentic self, the more possibilities you make.   Shajen Joy Aziz, M.Ed., M.A. Award-Winning #1 International Best-selling Author, Speaker, Publisher   Your Voice Matters ~ It's Why I'm Here    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/shajen-joy-aziz-lichtenstein-woodstock-vt/257631 https://www.linkedin.com/in/shajen-cheyenne-joy-aziz-m-ed-m-a-35053715/ https://www.discoverthegift.com   https://www.alivingcurriculum.com    https://publishing-joy.com   WATCH THE MOVE ->  https://www.gaia.com/video/discover-gift