Find JOY Each Day

87% of people say that it feels like there has been a constant stream of crises without a break over the last two years, according to a recent survey from the American Psychological Association. For the last couple of years, everyday life has been challenging at best. And, every day, we see the endless barrage of ills that face the world, from war-torn areas to inflation and higher prices at the pumps.

While I believe that we need to acknowledge these challenges and offer assistance where we can, I KNOW that we as individuals must seek joy each and every day of our lives.

If you’ve ever heard me speak at one of our real estate shows, you know that I believe every person deserves to live their ideal life. To that end, it is essential to find JOY.

When speaking about joy with a colleague of mine, Laurie Kent, she shared a story of finding the word JOY in a seashell (pictured above), and her sister told her, “You can find JOY anywhere!” I find joy in the little things in life, like finding three tiny flowers blooming during winter, watching sunrises and sunsets, seeing an

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infant smile, or laughing at the absurdities of life. What you put out into the world, you can get back out of it.

I recently found joy at our Ideal-LIVING Real Estate Shows this winter. In late January through March, we were so excited to be back in person, meeting with our readers in New York, New Jersey, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. We watched from the first show in Chicago where everyone showed up in a mask to the end of the season when very few donned the attire to which we begrudgingly became used to. It was wonderful to see the progression through the winter to a place where people could feel more comfortable. People came out in droves to discover how and where to start a new life. Thank you to all of you who attended this winter.

As you search for your new life, remember to find joy in the little things. None of us knows what’s ahead, but we can certainly live in a place that brings us joy and reduces our daily stress. And, when you do find your ideal place, be prepared to start living your ideal life as soon as possible. Your ideal life awaits…