Marcie J Keithley | The Shoebox Effect

@harrypetsanis Happy New Year my friend.❤️ great post.

True contentment lies in understanding the distinction between joy and happiness. Many chase happiness, mistaking it for the ultimate goal. However, happiness is fleeting, tied to external circumstances. It hinges on things going well: an achievement, a kind word, a gift, or material success. It can just as easily disappear when circumstances shift—a disappointment, a failure, or an unexpected hardship can snatch it away. Joy, on the other hand, is something deeper and enduring. It isn’t tied to events or possessions but flows from within. Joy is a state of being, a perspective that transcends the ups and downs of life. Unlike happiness, it doesn’t rely on external validation or favorable conditions. It thrives in the midst of trials, offering a steady sense of peace even when everything around you feels chaotic. Choosing joy is an act of courage. It’s deciding to find gratitude in every moment, no matter how imperfect. Joy isn’t reactive; it’s proactive. It comes from an internal wellspring that remains untouchable by the world’s turbulence. It’s a gift you give yourself—a mindset that refuses to be shaken by circumstances or the actions of others. This doesn’t mean joy denies pain or ignores challenges. Instead, joy sees beyond them, recognizing that life’s difficulties are temporary and often hold opportunities for growth. Joy roots itself in resilience and perspective. It’s the ability to hold onto light when surrounded by darkness. When you understand the difference between joy and happiness, you free yourself from the rollercoaster of external validation. You stop chasing temporary pleasures and start cultivating a mindset that sustains you through life’s complexities. Joy is a choice, a gift, and a mindset. And when you embrace it, it becomes your anchor, regardless of what life throws your way. With love, J.💋 #InnerPeace #ChooseJoy #MindsetShift #TrueContentment “Joy vs. Happiness: Finding Peace That Lasts,” by Jae Duran

@elonmuskTN Ahhh, yes. What kind of question is that?

Ask any trauma survivor: it can be SO hard to actually accept, experience, sit with, or process the experience of being loved or valued. We're waiting for the other shoe to drop. For the big reveal. To realize it was all a scam. We come by those abandonment fears honestly.

@Wise1Philosophy 528

What number do you see?

I choose trauma recovery because if I have to engage w/ my past, it's gonna be on my terms, at my pace, for my reasons-- not the intrusive, chaotic sh*t show of trauma responses that ruined my life & relationships for years. To be in control, I had to surrender.

@DrDoyleSays Took me years to learn this!

"But I CAN'T cut ties w/ them, they raised me." Nothing that happened in the past makes it not-okay for you to set boundaries-- up to & including no contact-- in a relationship that is harmful to you now. "Yeah, but..." Nah. No "but." Your safety & stability NOW matter more.

@byMorganWright Smiling. 😃 I'm 68 and just got engaged to the love of my life..,he's 49. Love doesn't know math.❤️

One of my mother’s friends just sent me this meme💀🤦‍♀️😂…

@harrypetsanis Morning Harry.❤️🌞🌻

"Make yourself so valuable that anyone you encounter has no other option but to see your worth." —Harry Petsanis #mindset #intention #lawofattraction

@DrDoyleSays Hi Dr Glenn, please check private DM from me please

Trauma survivors are often kind of a paradox: on the one hand, we might SEEM to have a higher tolerance for pain than anyone outside of us can FATHOM-- & on the other hand, we can feel so OVERWHELMINGLY sensitive that a vaguely wrong look can send us into a spiral. Trauma, man.

@harrypetsanis Good glorious morning Harry.🌞🌻💗

"No one can make you feel anything. No one can upset, anger, hurt, or disappoint you unless you allow them to. Quit empowering people by giving them control of your emotions. You control how you feel. -Harry Petsanis

@harrypetsanis Morning Harry.🤗🌞

"The power of positive thinking is not what changes your life. What changes your life is the power of positive actions." -Harry Petsanis

We're all in bits here - shame on you @GOVUK

@harrypetsanis Hope you had a great one Harry! 💗

@shoeboxeffect Merry Christmas my friend 🙏🙏🙏

Merry Christmas Everyone! twitter.com/harrypetsanis/…

@harrypetsanis Yesssssss! Good Glorious Morning Harry🌞 #startyourdaywithharry

Successful and unsuccessful people are both creatures of habit. Successful people repeat positive habits and unsuccessful people repeat negative habits. -Harry Petsanis

@harrypetsanis Yes Yes! Good morning my friend!💗

Take personal inventory every day. Learn from your mistakes. Take something from every experience. Acknowledge every poor choice. Overcome every fear. -Harry Petsanis

@harrypetsanis Yes yes!!

It is never to late to rewrite your story. -Harry Petsanis

@harrypetsanis Yes , yes! And a glorious good morning to you Harry!🌞🤗

Life changes the minute you quit worrying about everyone else's problems and start solving your own. -Harry Petsanis

@AuthorGoodwin Yes, absolutely.

Has your own writing ever made you cry? #WritingCommunity