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Sharon, I love your comment! What a perfect book f...

2009-06-25T08:19:12.375-04:00

Sharon,
I love your comment! What a perfect book for you and how you will craft the ending as you go ... as you are now. :-) Wonderful!

Paul,
Oh, Paul, such soulful and important volumes. You would have so much insight to share with all of us who take very simple things for granted. May you find comfort today. Blessings...

Joanne,
All of these are wonderful ideas. I'd opt for each one of them myself. I am certain you'd be a poetic and sound creatrix for each. I sort of lean toward The Joy of Being.

so many titles i could think of... some that imm...

2009-06-25T01:47:39.977-04:00

so many titles i could think of...

some that immediately come bubbling up ...
Joy of Giving...Joy of Being... Joy of Nothing... Joy of Laziness... Joy in Everything... Joy is Now... Joy of Joy... Joy of Sex (oh, that one's been done... but surely there's more there, right?)... :)

"The Joy of Things Most Taken for Granted." Freedo...

2009-06-24T22:56:45.390-04:00

"The Joy of Things Most Taken for Granted." Freedom of movement, breathing outdoors air, freedom from physical pain, independence in bathing and getting food...

All of these books would make wonderful additions ...

2009-06-24T21:55:45.217-04:00

All of these books would make wonderful additions to my bookshelf. My title would be The Joy of Learning Who You Are. I don't know how it ends because the first draft isn't finished yet.

Hi there! I think I would turn the title round and...

2009-06-24T20:36:10.241-04:00

Hi there! I think I would turn the title round and I'd call it 'Creating Joy'. It would be about all my creative pursuits (all of which bring me joy), from art to knitting, to jewellery-making, writing and journalling. Even meditation practice is creative because we are creating positive thoughts - and joy!

Cindy, I am not surprised that joys of midlife wou...

2009-06-24T18:46:04.502-04:00

Cindy,
I am not surprised that joys of midlife would be your choice. And I am SO glad that you are uncovering more and more joys of midlife for us all. See you tomorrow, here. Thanks ahead of time for being my special guest!

Jodi,
I would love to read your book, The Joy of Awakening. This whole journey, to me at least, is about awakening, then staying awake! Yes, slow going has its rewards. You see and hear and feel much more. :-) Perhaps you will join me?

Mermaid,
That's a great title. The Joy of Wise Understanding. It's true, as we clear out the clutter of old self, wounded self, ego self, we get lighter, more free, and that feels very good. Wisdom comes to visit and stays and stays...Glad you are experiencing its freedoms.

Carolynn,
Right after I posted my title about Going Slow, I thought, oh, oh, it should have been the Joy of Loving. For you are exactly right! What else is there? What else matters? You are a wise woman, indeed. :-)

I absolutely agree with that line of thinking too....

2009-06-24T17:40:14.153-04:00

I absolutely agree with that line of thinking too. There are so many, many Joy of books I'd write...including the Joy of Books. ;o) However, if I had to choose one definitive title, it would have to be The Joy of Loving. When you strip everything else away, that's what we're left with.

Nina, I like your choices, especially the Joy of R...

2009-06-24T15:59:01.220-04:00

Nina,
I like your choices, especially the Joy of Reflection. Stunning! We all need reminders to keep focusing on our inner light and then see how we can make that brilliance manifest in the world. So will you write it? Perhaps you have already started. :-)

Sema,
Welcome back! Yes, you have been gone awhile so the Joy of Connecting must feel wonderful to you. The feeling of connecting heart and soul to another, oh, there is nothing like it! I'd certainly welcome your book. Kindred spirits are invaluable on this life journey.

Jill,
The Joy of Joy sounds grand! I wonder, how would you frame it, what would you include? Personal essay or advice? Blessings to you.

The Joy of Wise Understanding. My belief system c...

2009-06-24T13:29:41.247-04:00

The Joy of Wise Understanding. My belief system can sometimes cause great distress. It's amazing how much lighter and limitless I feel when I challenge those beliefs to uncover wise understanding.

Hi Jan, My book would be "The Joy of Awakening." I...

2009-06-24T11:57:50.046-04:00

Hi Jan, My book would be "The Joy of Awakening." I like your idea about the Joy of Going Slow. I always admire people who have the presence of mind to glide through life in the way you describe! Oh, and I'm a big, huge believer in each of us designing our fate and having the ability to rise above our stories. Thanks for the great quote by Mingyur Rinpoche!

As always, what a clever idea, Jan! "The Joy of Re...

2009-06-24T10:19:37.425-04:00

As always, what a clever idea, Jan! "The Joy of Rediscovering Joy at Midlife" might be something I'd want to write at this stage. I am so looking forward to being your guest tomorrow. Here's to Joy!

Kel, And I think you DID write a book on SoulSpace...

2009-06-24T08:56:20.117-04:00

Kel,
And I think you DID write a book on SoulSpace. It does look wonderful from what I can tell.:-) The joy of creating sacred space for ourselves and others. Ah, yes.

Joanne,
I can imagine what a lovely venture that would be to write a book with your two beautiful daughters. I had the same hope once, penning a book with the help of my now 19-year-old daughter. Though she is not terribly interested at this time in her life. College is all-consuming. :-) Someday, perhaps. Your topic sounds wonderful! I'd read it, for sure.

Linda,
Welcome and thanks for stopping by. Your Joy of... book sounds delightful and after looking at your website, your passion for the subject is evident! A lovely, fun place to visit. Animals do bring so much joy into our lives.

I would love to write about The Joy of Joy.

2009-06-24T01:55:25.792-04:00

I would love to write about The Joy of Joy.

Hi Jan, It's wonderful to get connected after 10 d...

2009-06-23T23:28:18.800-04:00

Hi Jan,
It's wonderful to get connected after 10 days of no net connection.I missed my daily dose of inspiration and connection with my blog friends.So,I think a book on Joy of Connecting would be great to write.Connecting to like minded people gives confidence.
Taking the thought further connecting to your body,mind and soul will do wonders to you when we understand ourselves better.
i think this is a nice thought to think over.
blessings
sema

jan,I have just posted my paintings done in the past 10 days to connect to my creative side.You can see
them here
http://expressive-impressive.blogspot.com/

Hmmm… I think mine would be the Joy of Reflection:...

2009-06-23T22:19:46.824-04:00

Hmmm… I think mine would be the Joy of Reflection: reflections of Light, Knowledge, Energy, Love, etc… reflecting on a soul to be absorbed and enhanced and be reflected yet again, and again… (Maybe this is a little like paying it forward…. ) OK I know some would say the joy of rambling.... :-D Thank you for sharing your Pilgrimage into Joy! Love and Light, Nina P.

The Joy of Living Alone...in the Company of Animal...

2009-06-23T21:49:58.221-04:00

The Joy of Living Alone...in the Company of Animals.

And actually, I am writing this book now, if blogs can be considered books.

I just came from Cheryl's blog, and I think my ans...

2009-06-23T21:39:59.706-04:00

I just came from Cheryl's blog, and I think my answer there would work here too. I'd love to co-author a book with my daughters. I'm not really sure what the topic would be, maybe something tied in to our gardens, or our summers spent at the shore, some life essence that we share. It would be a joy to write that book :)

The Joy of Soulspace

2009-06-23T18:27:38.615-04:00

The Joy of Soulspace

Tabitha, What a wonderful and very suitable choice...

2009-06-23T17:50:43.019-04:00

Tabitha,
What a wonderful and very suitable choice for you, my generous-of-heart friend. :-)

Cheryl,
Perhaps I should have picked that one myself. I'd love to read YOUR version.

Sarah,
Your selections sound absolutely delightful. I'd likely read each of them with JOY!

Wonderful post.....hmmmmmm the Joy of finding Bala...

2009-06-23T17:31:15.678-04:00

Wonderful post.....hmmmmmm the Joy of finding Balance, or the Joy of Creating Whimsy, maybe The Joy of Teaching Young Children...it would be hard to choose...maybe all three!!
Namaste, Sarah

I'd write The Joy of Solitude.

2009-06-23T16:59:39.305-04:00

I'd write The Joy of Solitude.

Hi Jan, I think my book would be The Joy of Givin...

2009-06-23T14:28:49.110-04:00

Hi Jan,

I think my book would be The Joy of Giving. I actually love that title even more now that I've typed it out here. :)