255. Joy is the holy fire that keeps our purpose warm and our intelligence aglow. ~Helen Keller, American author and educator

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Who is the happiest of men? He who values the merits of others,
and in their pleasure takes joy, even as though t’were his own.
~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, German writer and Politician

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One of my fellow bloggers commented today about the beauty in one of my posts and said she needed the joy.  It was such a blessing to know that I had spread some joy in the life of another.  So tonight I thought I would share some thoughts about joy.  And since this week is A.A. Milne’s birthday I decided to use some illustrations from his book to help do that.  Milne was the English author who brought so much joy not only to children but also to those of us fortunate enough to have read the Winnie the Pooh stories to our children.

Joy is not in things; it is in us.  ~Richard Wagner, German composer

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The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world’s joy.  ~Henry Ward Beecher, Congregational minister

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Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.  ~Thich Nhat Hanh, Vietnamese Monk and Writer

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He who has never looked on sorrow will never see joy.  ~Kahlil Gibran, Lebanese born American philosophical Essayist, Novelist, Poet

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Joy is the net of love by which you can catch souls.  ~Mother Teresa, Missionary

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Joy delights in joy.  ~William Shakespeare, English Dramatist, Playwright, Poet

But let all who take refuge in you(God) rejoice; let them ever sing for joy.  Spread your protection over them, so that those who love your name may exult you.  ~Psalm 5:10-12  ✝

26 thoughts on “255. Joy is the holy fire that keeps our purpose warm and our intelligence aglow. ~Helen Keller, American author and educator”

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      • Just the wear and tear of aches and pains and then I had to have a procedure today that was no big deal but my eyes had to be heavily dilated and that still hasn’t worn completely off. It seems that lens implants can develop a cloudiness behind them and that has to eventually be broken up with a laser. At any rate the event has robbed me of my whole day more or less. And my Restless Legs has been bad the last several nights robbing me of some sleep. So I’m just kind of weary today missy. Thanks for asking and checking on me. Hope you are well. Hugs XOXO Natalie 🙂

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  7. What an enjoyable post, Natalie! I always find joy in your writing and pictures and think it’s great we’re able to share this. It makes our lives and those of others so much richer.

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    • Thank you, Annette. It is great that we are able to share our thoughts and our joys. It is always good to hear from you and read about the things we love and share in common. I hope you have a truly blessed day, my friend. Hugs, Natalie 🙂

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