by Shirley | May 20, 2024 | Choose Joy!
We all have a list a mile-long of things we need to do. We may also allow ourselves to be consumed by things of the past or worrying about the future. However, instead of being distracted by these things, let’s focus on the here and now. Be present. It...
by Shirley | Nov 21, 2018 | Choose Joy!, Depression
Yesterday was a really bad day for me. I went to the bathroom and just cried while I was at work. After reapplying my makeup, I went back to my desk to try to act normal for the remainder of the day. I felt anything but “normal.” I felt crushed,...
by Shirley | Nov 9, 2018 | Choose Joy!, Depression, Food For Thought
“I feel like I am the cause of all of this, and I don’t like it. I don’t want to be a burden to you.” Someone spoke those very words to me just yesterday. I stopped for a moment because there have been times, I’m sure, in all of our...
by Shirley | Feb 23, 2018 | Choose Joy!, Food For Thought
If you had a choice to be grouchy, irritated, or annoying with nagging on someone vs. being sweet, upbeat, and a joy to be around, which would you choose? Let’s be honest here. No one enjoys someone who walks around mad at the world with a chip on their...
by Shirley | Nov 3, 2017 | Choose Joy!, Depression, God Is Close To The Broken Hearted
Yesterday on Facebook, I shared an article regarding depression. I shared this in hopes to bring awareness. There are a lot of people believing you can “choose” to be happy. I was one of them for a long time giving that message here on this very blog. ...
by Shirley | Aug 12, 2016 | Choose Joy!, Five Minute Fridays
Dirty Dancing has to be one of the best movies ever made. I’m not just saying that because of Patrick Swayze’s good looks and the way he could move. He was an outstanding actor, and he could also sing! My husband was surprised to learn that the voice on...
