Spiritual joy is about recognizing that your non-physical self,
The true aspect of what you are,
Lives in joy.
Let me explain.
Spiritual joy is an elevated state of consciousness that is built upon the practices of releasing the mind's need to build and tell stories of past or future,
And to hold thoughts that are not serving to the nature of joy that you can embody.
This,
Of course,
Is a journey,
It is a practice that I know you will want to embrace,
For living the true meaning of joy inspires you to live and appreciate a whole different life.
Let's begin with a closer look at what spiritual joy is,
And how you can live it now.
Spiritual joy is the joy of the spirit,
The soul.
It can never be squashed or diminished unless you choose to focus on what calls to your suffering.
Spiritual joy is to be joyful from the place within you that is not of your human construct,
Because it is a source of happiness that is pure and non-physical,
Which means it is without conditions.
Spiritual joy is not limited by what happens in your physical life,
Making it possible for you to feel joyful,
Content,
Peaceful,
Reverent,
Fulfilled,
Even when you may be dealing with situations that are difficult.
In fact,
Being joyful and remaining present to what is happening in your life is how you navigate all of life's moments with far greater ease,
And with faith and confidence that you will achieve and thrive.
Spiritual joy,
Another definition,
Exists when you free yourself from attachments of the past and concerns with the future,
To be able to live in the present.
When you do this,
You live in the possibility of now,
Again and again,
And you free yourself of the drama and suffering that occurs when you replay past situations,
Or anticipate a conversation that hasn't yet happened,
That may never happen,
Because it is only a thought you continue to replay.
Or the drama that you create as you think about an event that you are dreading,
Even though there is no evidence to suggest it will be terrible.
And of course,
It is the future,
And thus any thoughts of this are only thoughts.
I'd like to clarify that this doesn't mean you can't think about the future.
I want you to think about the future.
I want you to manifest the future and keep manifesting the future,
But do so from a place of present moment awareness of what is desired.
And then as you think about what is desired,
As you focus on a solution rather than the problem,
You continue to feel and build the momentum of joy,
Spiritual joy.
Another definition,
Spiritual joy is the expression of friendship,
Of goodness,
Of happiness,
And all towards knowing thereof and the possibilities you have for everything.
Spiritual joy is the distinct honor you feel as you realize all that is possible in your life,
All that lives within you,
All that is for your choosing,
And to be on a path that is completely fulfilling for now and for as long as you choose.
The new joy,
And what I also call spiritual joy,
Is spiritual abundance,
The abundant nature of your life and the knowledge that all that you are is the perfection of life itself.
And finally,
Spiritual joy is grace.
It is the profound liberation of all suffering,
Because the freedom of joy is in the present moment.
You must be here to hold witness to it.
And of course,
I also want to leave you with a practical tool to practice and live spiritual joy.
It is this.
When you feel an absence of joy,
Simply ask,
Am I living in the present?
You can also ask,
Is this joy?
If the answer is to either question or no,
Then you are reminded to return to now,
To just live from this moment.
Yes,
There'll be opportunities for you to reflect on happy notes,
On positive memories and experiences.
And if you find yourself dwelling on past experiences or unresolved situations,
Just remember,
If it is in the past,
It's completed.
All you have to work with is now.
In the present,
There is no judgment,
Criticism.
There is no need to rehash the past,
To worry about tomorrow,
To contemplate what you have no control over,
Because none of this matters.
What matters is that you are committed to living in the presence of this moment,
Your heart open to what you feel in the present.
And I will guarantee you that when you are present,
The answers and solutions to the problem will arise.
It will arise because you are open.
You are in this moment,
Willing to receive.
And here in this moment is also where spiritual joy,
True joy,
Joy that does not require anything or anyone,
Joy that is of you,
To live and breathe.
