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Angie Mc
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Hi Jenny, here are some thoughts shared around this time last year, Happy Home Educators. I re-read what I wrote then and stand by it  . Right now, I'm pondering how being content...really content...is connected to joy and happiness.
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Angie Mc wrote:
| Hi Jenny, here are some thoughts shared around this time last year, Happy Home Educators. I re-read what I wrote then and stand by it . Right now, I'm pondering how being content...really content...is connected to joy and happiness. |
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I printed out Angie's thoughts/list when she posted that and shared with my husband. They help a lot when I feel like I'm starting to "go under."
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Yes, the life of John Bosco is interesting, and you can see his (almost) unfailing charity and cheerfulness in books and movies about him, but the book I found that contains the most of his writings translated into English is this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Educational-Philosophy-Saint-John-Bosc o/dp/0899440509
Its a little pricy, because it's out of print, but I hung around Amazon until someone sold a copy to me for $15! (It never hurts to ask a seller to consider a lower price!)
A search on the internet for his writings "John Bosco Educational Philosophy" would be good.
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antonina31 wrote:
...True joy is something I have been reflecting on a lot lately, and I thought this might be a great place to find some inspiration on making that joy a real part of our lives. What are your thoughts?...
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I'm reflecting on gratitude this Lent. Joy often comes with gratitude. As the priest says at Mass, "We do well always and everywhere to give You (God) thanks and praise." Maintaining a grateful attitude to God for all His many gifts, (including those that come in disguise) can help us find joy.
We can be thankful for our children, for the opportunity to teach them, and for stashes of chocolate.
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Angie Mc wrote:
Hi Jenny, here are some thoughts shared around this time last year, Happy Home Educators. I re-read what I wrote then and stand by it . Right now, I'm pondering how being content...really content...is connected to joy and happiness.
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Thank you, Angie! I missed your excellent list of ideas the first time that you shared it. I just copied it and plan to print it when I am able.
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rose gardens wrote:
antonina31 wrote:
...True joy is something I have been reflecting on a lot lately, and I thought this might be a great place to find some inspiration on making that joy a real part of our lives. What are your thoughts?...
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I'm reflecting on gratitude this Lent. Joy often comes with gratitude. As the priest says at Mass, "We do well always and everywhere to give You (God) thanks and praise." Maintaining a grateful attitude to God for all His many gifts, (including those that come in disguise) can help us find joy.
We can be thankful for our children, for the opportunity to teach them, and for stashes of chocolate. |
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Yes. There is a wonderful priest to whom I go for confession and he always talks about having a thankful heart. He says if we are truly thankful, many sins of selfishness can be avoided. And making the list helps! I've read blogs where the writer keeps lists of the 100's of things they are thankful for as they happen. I've done that in a notebook and my attitude does become more joyful. I'm trying to get one started for all of us (the kids, my dh and I) to add to. I need a new plan though because we don't seem to be able to remember to do it!
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