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Dot McCollum on Joy
For 28 years, I led a charmed life, blissfully unaware and untouched by most of life’s sadness. I had loving parents who encouraged me... read more
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with the beauty and the pain of where you are in the present and letting life unfold exactly as it is meant to.
Joy isn’t some destination that we arrive at and never leave. Joy comes from finding contentment and authenticity in yourself and then being able to form a relationship with the person you are meant to be.
When you release yourself from unmet expectations and learn to be true to yourself and your story, you will make peace with who you once were, become content with who you are, and convicted in who you can become. I know this firsthand, friend. That’s why I want to share my own story of Joy with you, and by doing so, I hope you will be encouraged to walk in authenticity, love who you are and embrace this new you.
Surrender is the first step on your path to choosing Hope— but you can’t stop there. Through our This Is Living Hope: 8 Practices to Choose Hope in the Midst of Adversity digital workbook, we’ll give you eight practical exercises, beginning with the Practice of Surrender, to help you release yourself from unmet expectations, shift your perspective and choose Hope today.
Sometimes you need to be inspired and reminded to let go. Be encouraged by these powerful stories from other men and women who are practicing Joy and choosing Hope in the midst of adversity.
For 28 years, I led a charmed life, blissfully unaware and untouched by most of life’s sadness. I had loving parents who encouraged me... read more
Dear Friend, I see you struggling, as I am, to make sense of the hopeless narrative that continues to proliferate, particularly in light of... read more
Want to see how the 8 Practices of Living Hope can make a difference in your life? You can download the first step—Surrender— from our This Is Living Hope: 8 Practices to Choose Hope in the Midst of Adversity digital workbook for FREE.