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"Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls." ~ Mother Teresa
Joy Rebel Day!
July 1st, 2009: The first unofficial official Joy Rebel Day, brainchild of the wonderful and creative Brandi Reynolds. For more on this concept, check it all out here.
Spread joy!
Be goofy!
Embrace the spontaneous!
Listen to your heart!
Be still.
Listen and love.
Do something a little bit wacky!
Today is your day to really let the "joy rebel" in you shine! In whatever ways are uniquely you. In however you feel most connected to joy. In however you can share that joy with others.
It’s not about conforming to some set of rules on "this is what joy looks like". It’s about doing your thing. Whatever that is. Making the world to shine a bit brighter because you’ve let that "rebel of joy" in you scatter seeds of light into the world.
Celebrate!
Joy Rebel Day!

Me? It looks like I’ll focus on the goofy…
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“The only work that will ultimately bring any good to any of us is the work of contributing to the healing of the world.” ~ Marianne Williamson
One of those subjects that’s easy to push under the rug. Pretend it doesn’t really happen. Pretend it doesn’t really hurt anyone. Ignore. Look the other way.
Not today.
As told by Jen, from are you there God? it’s me, generation X .
If you do nothing else today, view this short slideshow below.
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This originally appeared on Jen’s blog. I was deeply moved by her courage, and sharing of this story. In the short time I’ve known her, I’ve come to see that she speaks very much from her heart. The words in this you’re seeing today speak to something that’s all too easy to ignore.
Will you run away?
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Your presence is a present to the world.
You’re unique and one of a kind.
Your life can be what you want it to be.
Take the days, just one at a time.
Count your blessings, not your troubles.
You’ll make it through, whatever comes along.
Within you are so many answers.
Understand, have courage, be strong.
Don’t put limits on yourself.
So many dreams are waiting to be realized.
Decisions are too important to leave to chance.
Reach for your peak, your goal and your prize.
Nothing wastes more energy than worrying.
The longer one carries a problem, the heavier it gets.
Don’t take things too seriously.
Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.
Remember that a little love goes a long way.
Remember that a lot . . . goes forever.
Remember that friendship is a wise investment.
Life’s treasures are people . . . together.
Realize that it’s never too late.
Do ordinary things in an extraordinary way.
Have health, hope and happiness.
Take the time to wish upon a star.
And don’t ever forget . . .
For even a day . . .
How very special you are.
~ Author Unknown