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Karie Rubin's avatar

I was quoting her and telling her anecdotes all week. What an inspiration, that woman warrior!

Anne Roche's avatar

She really is. I learned so much from her. Amazing human.

Paul D'Arcy's avatar

Most of us never get tested like that.

We don't need our home obliterated by dynamite to lose our joy. A traffic jam will do it. A tone of voice. An email that arrives on a Tuesday and ruins the entire week.

I love the lesson here, Anne.

Joy is not a response to circumstances. Not something we wait for. Not something that "happens" to us.

It's a natural consequence of our being.

Joy is always within us. Always a possibility – Always a choice ❤️

Anne Roche's avatar

💯 Paul! Every word you said. 👏👏

pierre-alain varreon's avatar

Joy is like sense of humour in some circumstances: it is a badly necessary nutrient without which our mind cannot survive as a spiritual power, thus a leading energy in our life. So to paraphrasing Oscar Wilde relating to humour, joy is an other politeness of despair. Dearest Anne, this all what I have in the mental chest this week. Have a great week you and Family. Amitié, pierre-alain varreon

Anne Roche's avatar

I love thinking about joy as a nutrient! 💥

GSimmons's avatar

Thanks Anne! Needed this

Anne Roche's avatar

Glad it landed, Gillian. ❤️