Follow the joy - it shows your life purpose

Yesterday I stood on the house site at our new block of land and felt pure joy. The sun glistened on the estuary, it was peaceful, and I knew that I had found my true home.

Joy is the soul's pure state. Therefore when you experience joy it is a sign you are on the right path. Conversely, when you feel depressed it is a sign that you have strayed from your soul purpose. Look to joy as your soul purpose indicator.

What are you looking forward to?

I want to talk about two important soul qualities: joy and growth. If you don't have those two soul qualities in your daily life you will feel flat, stuck, depressed even. And the best way to combine joy and growth is to always have something to look forward to.

I regularly make a 'look forward to' list - that list keeps me going through the bumps of life. This weekend I am going bushwalking and kayaking; in April our family is going to US/Canada for three weeks. I can't wait! Make your own list today...your soul will love you for it.

Joy is the true soul state

Yesterday I had lunch with a dear friend, played riotous card games with my family, enjoyed a good book - all this at a time when I am trying to sell my house and 'should' be feeling stressed.

If I can experience joy at such a time it indicates that my soul is in fine health. Think about your own life: are you still experiencing genuine joy often, in spite of your hectic daily life? If not, look to strengthening your soul contact: it is your direct line to serenity.