Joy’s Blog

Willingness

I am…willing. We always have the power to choose your attitude in any situation. Are you willing to take conscious and deliberate action to create a positive attitude? Quotes on…
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Fairness

Fairness is a virtue. Fairness compliments justice and equality. The result of practicing fairness is to transcend grievance and injustice. Our court system in USA is the best place for…
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Gentleness

I am…gentle. Gentleness is a virtue. Gentleness compliments patience and peace and it transcends aggression. Quotes on gentleness: •“Gentleness is the antidote for cruelty.”- Phaedrus •“Gentleness, self-sacrifice and generosity are…
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Virtue

I appreciate the virtue of patience. Virtues are the essence of our reputation/character and character does indeed determine destiny.  Practicing virtues can have impact on our lives, the more our…
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Comfort

I am…comfortable Where do you find comfort? In the food you eat, from a pet sitting your lap, a phone call from a close friend, and or a warm blanket…
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Mentor

I am…a mentor. I have mentored friends starting their own bookkeeping business. Mentoring is part of the reason I started Peninsula Bookkeepers Association years ago. The meetings are an opportunity…
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Bold

I am…bold.   Bold feels like taking a risk and trying something new. Think big and then step off firm ground into the unknown. What do you think of when…
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Cow Appreciation Day

I thought it was fitting to recognize “Cow Appreciate Day” since this July is Ice Cream Month and most ice cream is made from cow’s milk. Here is the thought…
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Beauty

I see beauty in my world. I took a trip to Sierras in California recently. I enjoy the beauty of the forest. I like the smell of the trees, the…
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Process

Life is a process. Has process taught you to live your life more intentionally and openly? Living life as a process you might find that one opportunity leads to another.…
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Don’t Step on a Bee Day

When I was a teenager I stepped on a bee. It hurt really badly. We were camping and I was wearing flip flops. It got in the arch of my…
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New

I am …open to new adventures. Each morning brings us a new day to start afresh. Is there a new project/idea brewing in your mind? Are you ready to start…
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Letting Go

Simply stated, forgiveness is letting go. I am…letting go.  Quotes on letting go: •Letting go doesn’t mean we don’t care.  Letting go doesn’t mean we shut down. Letting go means…
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Forgiveness Day

July 7th is a day to forgive and be forgiven, Forgiveness Day is a chance to set things right. Put aside old differences, move beyond grievances and hurts and start…
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Viewpoint

Viewpoint is an attitude of mind, or the circumstances of an individual that conduce to such an attitude: I am…willing to change my viewpoint. Quotes viewpoint: •“It is understanding that…
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Healing

I have a copy of Louise Hays book “You Can Heal Your Life.” I read it years ago and still use it as a source of inspiration. I am…healing Quotes…
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Today is Independence Day (USA)

  Red White & Blue Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence…
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Honesty

Honesty is a virtue. Honesty is considered one of the highest virtues among many cultures. To be honest demonstrates a strength of character. I am…honest Quotes on honesty: •”Almost any…
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Supply

Remember the words, “Ask and it will be given to you.” The infinite source of all good meets every need in your life. I am…supplied with all I need. Quotes…
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July is Ice Cream Month

July 9, 1984 President Ronald Reagan of the United States proclaimed that July was forever to be ‘Ice Cream Month‘ and to go out and celebrate with appropriate ceremonies and…
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