It’s that time of the year where New Years Resolutions are made.  Some are made loudly.  Others are made quietly for fear of not being achieved. 

What we chose for our New Years Resolutions are things we figure we need to Resolve…a Problem…something [...]]]>

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It’s that time of the year where New Years Resolutions are made.  Some are made loudly.  Others are made quietly for fear of not being achieved. 

What we chose for our New Years Resolutions are things we figure we need to Resolve…a Problem…something we don’t like about ourselves.

Perhaps we need to lose a few pounds. Maybe it’s to quit smoking. Sometimes it’s to start doing something we think we SHOULD be doing.

No matter how you look at it, when you make these types of Resolutions you’re fixing something.

What if, instead of fixing something, you chose to build on something?

What is something you already do well at that you’d like to do better at?  What’s something you have a gift for that you could be sharing more?

Do you enjoy swimming? Could you resolve to swim weekly instead of randomly when you can fit it in?

Do you love to entertain?  Could you resolve to have friends over once a month?

Do you love to play music?  Could you take up a new instrument, or perhaps find people to play music with?

Your chances of achieving your Resolution go up significantly if it’s a Resolution you love.

For a change, your Resolution will be contributing to your JOY instead of your frustration.

Resolve to build on what’s already wonderful about You.  Build on a Strength, Talent or Gift.

Resolve to grow You and Your JOY!

Wishing You Joy and Prosperity in this New Year!

Dream BIG!

Velma Gallant
The Queen of JOY!

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So many of us have been raised to be stoic.  We are strong if we do not show our emotions.

The question is, is this a healthy thing to do?  Is this a valuable thing to [...]]]> Someone emailed this video to me.  It made me think.  Lots of things make me think these days.

So many of us have been raised to be stoic.  We are strong if we do not show our emotions.

The question is, is this a healthy thing to do?  Is this a valuable thing to pass on to our children?  Or is there a better way?

Sadness, frustration, anger.  Each of these emotions is labelled as bad.

Why?

Is it because if someone else is mad or sad, we don’t know how to fix it?  Is it because we may remember our own pain that we are trying to forget?

None of it is healthy.  It’s not valuable to stifle our own emotions, nor is it valuable to teach others to do the same.

How would things change if it was more important to be kind and compassionate?  What if we changed the definition of strong?  What if strong people are those who are kind and compassionate?

Here is the URL for you too, for those who cannot see the video.

It is well worth it to watch the other four videos in the series.  I am doing that now as I write this.

My favourite quote from this first video?

Let People Live in Your Heart.

I love that.

By the way, if you choose to let people live in your heart, don’t forget the most important person to invite in there.  YOU!

Dream BIG!

Velma Gallant
The Queen of JOY!

“There isn’t a ruler, a yard stick or a measuring tape in the entire world long enough to compute the STRENGTH and capabilities inside you.” ~ Paul Meyer

We are all born with our own gifts and strengths, and sometimes it takes just a little bit of remembering to uncover [...]]]> Of course you do!

“There isn’t a ruler, a yard stick or a measuring tape in the entire world long enough to compute the STRENGTH and capabilities inside you.” ~ Paul Meyer

We are all born with our own gifts and strengths, and sometimes it takes just a little bit of remembering to uncover them.

For whatever reason we get distracted by those things we think we SHOULD be able to do.

Let me ask you a question.  Would others be allowed to shine if you were able to do every single thing under the sun?  Would any of us be given opportunities to give of ourselves to others if we knew how to do everything?

Rather than trying to fill in your perceived blanks, rediscover your gifts and let them shine! Use your gifts and strengths to give to and support others.

You are magnificent, just the way you are!

JOY Challenge:

How can I use one of my gifts, strengths or talents in service today?