When we are truly involved in the
natural flow of our life, time and space
disappear; we now live in the moment,
we are at our best and feel oh, so good.
Allow your children or grandchildren to
lead you down the slippery slope to a
place where you can act silly and be a
child again. There, you will rediscover
the simple pleasures that bring you hap-
piness, joy and a pure sense of awe.
Q. What advice do you have for fami-
lies to create a home filled with joy
rather than anxiety?
Role modeling joyful, optimistic behav-
ior ourselves is one of the best ways to
create a happy family. Often, we have
no clue how powerful our everyday
conversations and body language are in
influencing children’s behavior.
I suggest doing simple things to-
gether, like eating dinner. Let everyone
in the family have unstructured play
time. And don’t waste your day worry-
ing; instead pat yourself on the back for
what you have done right.
Don’t reserve fun for weekends,
birthdays and holidays; pick a day and
celebrate for no reason at all. Live life
as if you only have a few moments left.
Just break out the champagne and party
pants and celebrate!
Q. How can people maintain their joy
during difficult times?
Few can be joyful 24/7, but even
in the darkest times, there can be hu-
mor and laughter. Laughter makes life
easier; it allows us to see the absurdity
of it all and gives our brains a vaca-
tion and a reality check. Being in good
humor keeps life simpler, lighter and
more humane. Let’s all have amazing
lives, where you become the fun you
are seeking—your own entertainment
center. That way, wherever you go will
be joyful, if you just show up.
For more stress-busting fun, visit
LorettaLaroche.com and watch for this
month’s PBS special, Juicy Living, Juicy
Aging. Also see her at Hay House’s
Tampa, FL conference, Nov. 19-22;
register at ICanDoIt.net.
Freelance writer Gail Condrick
lives in Sarasota, FL. Connect with her
at www.niavisions.com.
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