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Why This Workplace

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Joy

Work can feel like a grind rather than something we would choose. If we had a choice. Full-time workers spend more waking hours each week working than any other activity. But, we can experience peace and purpose in the here and now. Continue reading →

Growth | Tagged ambassador, circumstance, creator, crucible, Excellence, experience, God, good work, impact, integrity, Jesus, kingdom, Power, Prayer, provider, Purpose, respect, Talent, transformation, Trust, what's next, Wisdom, Work, worker, Workplace
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Waiting Out the Wait

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Joy

We’re not good at waiting. We live in a culture of instant response and immediate gratification. “Right now” has become the norm and expectation. Unfortunately, at different times in life, we all have to wait. Continue reading →

Fun, Growth, Hope & Healing, Real Life Stories | Tagged Active Waiting, all things come, best things in life, Charles Schulz, control, Excellence, good things come to those who wait, goodness, grace, Hope, Passive Waiting, Patience, Snoopy, Wait, waiting, Woodrow Wilson
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Want to be Happy? Practice “Happy”!

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Joy

Aristotle said, “We are what we repeatedly do.” So do this: Practice being happy this holiday season – and it will carry on to next year! Continue reading →

Fun, Growth, Hope & Healing, Real Life Stories, Sisterhood | Tagged 10 year 10000 hour rule, Aristotle, Christmas, Excellence, Faith, Forgiveness, Generosity, Habit, Happy, Happy Holidays, Hope, Joy, Love, Patience, Peace, Perfect 10, Practice Makes Perfect, Real Life, Rise Above, Rising Above, Sisterhood, Smile, Thankfulness
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Want to be Happy? Practice “Happy”!

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Joy

Aristotle said, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” We can practice being happy. And it works! Continue reading →

Unexpected | Tagged 10 year 10000 hour rule, Aristotle, Excellence, Faith, Forgiveness, Generosity, Habit, Happy, Hope, Joy, Love, Patience, Peace, Perfect 10, Practice Makes Perfect, Real Life, Rise Above, Sisterhood, Smile, Thankfulness
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