The Olympics should be the acme of an athlete's career — the competition his greatest challenge, the victory his greatest moment of exultation — and yet repeatedly the most notable Olympians, the winners, found more consolation in the completion of the task
than joy in the achievement.
Not exact matches
For Candace, it's less about going out and getting
joy than it is about figuring out where moments of
joy already exist
in our daily lives.
There was a lot of money made on residential property sales around Australia
in the June quarter, but the
joy wasn't spread around evenly, with more
than 10 per cent of all houses and about 20 per cent of all units sold
in Western Australia during the quarter selling at a loss.
«The Court takes no
joy in reaching or declaring this conclusion, nor should anyone else treat the conclusion as anything other
than disappointing and sobering,» the judge wrote.
If you want more happiness and
joy in your life
than smiling is definitely a good start, since other things mentioned above require not just change
in your behavior but also your mindset.
[01:10] Introduction [02:45] James welcomes Tony to the podcast [03:35] Tony's leap year birthday [04:15] Unshakeable delivers the specific facts you need to know [04:45] What James learned from Unshakeable [05:25] Most people panic when the stock market drops [05:45] Getting rid of your fear of investing [06:15] Last January was the worst opening, but it was a correction [06:45] You are losing money when you sell on corrections [06:55] Bear markets come every 5 years on average [07:10] The greatest opportunity for a millennial [07:40] Waiting for corrections to invest [08:05] Warren Buffet's advice for investors [08:55] If you miss the top 10 trading days a year... [09:25] Three different investor scenarios over a 20 year period [10:40] The best trading days come after the worst [11:45] Investing
in the current world [12:05] What Clinton and Bush think of the current situation [12:45] The office is far bigger
than the occupant [13:35] Information helps reduce fear [14:25] James's story of the billionaire upset over another's wealth [14:45] What money really is [15:05] The story of Adolphe Merkle [16:05] The story of Chuck Feeney [16:55] The importance of the right mindset [17:15] What fuels Tony [19:15] Find something you care about more
than yourself [20:25] Make your mission to surround yourself with the right people [21:25] Suffering made Tony hungry for more [23:25] By feeding his mind, Tony found strength [24:15] Great ideas don't interrupt you, you have to pursue them [25:05] Never - ending hunger is what matters [25:25] Richard Branson is the epitome of hunger and drive [25:40] Hunger is the common denominator [26:30] What you can do starting right now [26:55] Success leaves clues [28:10] What it means to take massive action [28:30] Taking action commits you to following through [29:40] If you do nothing you'll learn nothing [30:20] There must be an emotional purpose behind what you're doing [30:40] How does Tony ignite creativity
in his own life [32:00] «How is not as important as «why» [32:40] What and why unleash the psyche [33:25] Breaking the habit of focusing on «how» [35:50] Deep Practice [35:10] Your desired outcome will determine your action [36:00] The difference between «what» and «why» [37:00] Learning how to chunk and group [37:40] Don't mistake movement for achievement [38:30] Tony doesn't negotiate with his mind [39:30] Change your thoughts and change your biochemistry [40:00] The bad habit of being stressed [40:40] Beautiful and suffering states [41:50] The most important decision is to live
in a beautiful state no matter what [42:40] Consciously decide to take yourself out of suffering [43:40] Focus on appreciation,
joy and love [44:30] Step out of suffering and find the solution [45:00] Dealing with mercury poisoning [45:40] Tony's process for stepping out of suffering [46:10] Stop identifying with thoughts — they aren't yours [47:40] Trade your expectations for appreciation [50:00] The key to life — gratitude [51:40] What is freedom for you?
I choose to live life to the fullest through
joy of discovering His «art» like fractals, birth, consciousness, seasons, animals, the «mighty deep» thanks to a Creator rather
than accidental and inconsequential life, while hanging
in the perfect orbit between burning up and freezing, complete with the earth's own washing machine, the ocean, which cycles on accidental moon power.
It's more like «If you believe
in me and accept my sacrifice to erase your wrongdoings,
than I will provide you with everlasting peace and
joy available only to those who trust
in me»
Our presence expressed, better
than words, the power of love that unites us
in our sorrows and
in our
joys.
Rather
than a means of removing suffering, prayer (and today I would add, meditation) seems to me to be a practice which can assist
in navigating the inevitable challenges and sorrows of our lives, and act as a vehicle for thoughtfully reflecting on the
joys and goodness we experience
in an attitude of thankfulness.
Few things bless a church more
than the precious gift of leaders who serve together
in unity for the
joy of their people.
It is written that God would rather have lost one of His sheep and found it again, then to never have lost Him at all, Meaning It is very easy
in this world now more
than ever to lose sight of God and your faith, we all sin even the most devote christian, But coming back to our faith and our christian ways after losing it is something that brings God
joy..
In the Pope's words concluding the speech given in December, «The Church's missionary spirit is nothing other than the drive to share the joy that has been given to u
In the Pope's words concluding the speech given
in December, «The Church's missionary spirit is nothing other than the drive to share the joy that has been given to u
in December, «The Church's missionary spirit is nothing other
than the drive to share the
joy that has been given to us.
Now as the soul is more excellent
than the body, and admits of far greater
joy, so this spiritual union brings
in more astonishing delights and ravishments
than any other marriage relationship is capable of.
Thus, because the ultimate objective, the totality to which my nature is attuned has been made manifest to me, the powers of my being begin spontaneously to vibrate
in accord with a single note of incredible richness wherein I can distinguish the most discordant tendencies effortlessly resolved: the excitement of action and the delight of passivity: the
joy of possessing and the thrill of reaching out beyond what one possesses; the pride
in growing and the happiness of being lost
in what is greater
than oneself.
7I say unto you, that likewise
joy shall be
in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more
than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
And
in return, the people who serve and help others gain a sense of satisfaction, significance, and
joy, because they have done something more with their lives
than sign their name on a check.
I guess that C.S. Lewis — here at least — spoke of pleasure rather
than of Christian happiness which, of course, can not be found
in any outwardly oriented religion if we are not indwelt by the Holy Spirit who gives us love,
joy, peace, and much more (Gal 5:22 - 23).
True, the sanctification process of Christianity is much more difficult
than living for yourself; however, resting
in the salvation / justification / presence of God benefits of Christianity brings
joy.
Let's pray for the rest,
joy and humility that comes from putting faith
in someone greater
than ourselves and
in the things we fear.
«9 Jesus made the same point sharply
in his parable of the lost sheep: «I tell you there will be greater
joy in heaven over one sinner who repents
than over ninety - nine righteous people who do not need to repent» (Luke 15:7).
7Just so, I tell you, there will be more
joy in heaven over one sinner who repents
than over ninety - nine righteous persons who need no repentance.»
While this certainly brought him comfort «he had chosen to stay
in his room rather
than die
in the hospital «it also brought comfort,
joy, and faith to those of us
in the piazza.
And Hartshorne does just that: «The eminent form of sympathetic dependence can only apply to deity; for this form can not be less
than an omniscient sympathy, which depends upon and is exactly colored by every nuance of
joy or sorrow anywhere
in the world (DR 48).
If you want to have a discussion about the deeper things
in life — love, death, aging, loneliness,
joy — you are more likely to find someone game for the topic
in church
than elsewhere.
A disembodied Word expressed
in creedal statements, which were constructed to defend orthodoxy against heresy rather
than proclaim the faith, will not communicate the
joy and redemptive power of the gospel.
And, the more we try to control the more likely we are to live
in complete rebellion to the one who is
in control, who has all things
in His hands and who constantly calls us to surrender to Him so that we can experience the
joy of living under HIS Sovereignty rather
than having to constantly discover that we have none of our own!
But if we understand God's «glory» as precisely the divine Love -
in - act, with its rejoicing
in the
joys and its sorrowing with the sadness of God's human children — indeed the glory which is nothing other
than the divine generosity, gracious welcome, and unfailing faithfulness
in mercy and forgiveness, then the phrase is rich
in meaning.
For one thing, though it may enable the individual to achieve the heights of momentary ecstasy, it robs him
in return of the ineffable
joys of union and conscious loss of self
in that which is greater
than self: the element burns up all its future
in a flying spark.
This amounts to saying that,
in every sphere, faith or the lack of faith means no more and is no more controllable
than a tendency of the spirit towards sadness or
joy, music or geometry.
She knew even better
than Simeon that here indeed was the light to enlighten all the nations, and she shared
in his
joy at being granted the grace of seeing Him with his own eyes before his death.
Courage is found
in places where there is more
in joy in the presence of Christ —
than discouragement is found
in the present moment.
There can be no greater
joy than seeing the faith flourish
in those souls.
Yep, your constent lamenting of the church [institution] shows you have as you put it, «MORE
JOY IN MY LITTLE FINGER
THAN....»
It accuses the deliberate egoism of an economy...
in which each is the enemy of the other, because his advantage is conditioned by the disadvantage or ruin of the other, and it demands an economy of solidarity of all, and of
joy in work rather
than in profit.
«doing my duties with
joy» (LOVED THAT THAT ONE HAD TO BE INCLUDED IN THE WRITTEN EXPECTATIONS — BECAUSE I HAD MORE JOY IN MY LITTLE FINGER THAN THE WHOLE STAFF HAD COLLECTIVELY WHEN I STARTED THER
joy» (LOVED THAT THAT ONE HAD TO BE INCLUDED
IN THE WRITTEN EXPECTATIONS — BECAUSE I HAD MORE
JOY IN MY LITTLE FINGER THAN THE WHOLE STAFF HAD COLLECTIVELY WHEN I STARTED THER
JOY IN MY LITTLE FINGER
THAN THE WHOLE STAFF HAD COLLECTIVELY WHEN I STARTED THERE.)
Once again, it must be made clear that talk of enrichment is not meant to suggest that God becomes any more «God»
than he always has been; what is intended by such language is simply that, because God is supremely related to all occasions, these various occurrences provide material for his fuller expression
in relationship with creation and at the same time bring about an enhancement of the divine
joy as well as a participation through «suffering» (or sharing as participation)
in all that takes place
in the world.
God's Word lists
joy as one of the nine attributes of the fruit of the Holy Spirit
in our lives (Galatians 5:22 - 23)-- fruit that a plant can not simply will to produce any more
than we can try and fake (
joy) «til we make it.
I tell you, so there will be more
joy in heaven over one sinner who repents
than over ninety - nine righteous people who need no repentance.
They were told
in early tests that Trig may provide more challenges, and more
joy,
than what they ever may have imagined or ever asked for.
No greater words on this subject have ever been written
than Paul's
in I Corinthians 15, while the author of the Fourth Gospel cites
in Jesus» farewell message great promises of peace and
joy in God's eternal kingdom.
We see the truly human
in Christ
in the words spoken
in the olive grove (cf. Lk 22, 42), and
in the reminder to the apostles that if they loved him, they would put selfishness to one side, and would be glad that he was going to the Father, «for the Father is greater
than I» (Jn 14, 28), which is but to say that the Father is the source of my origin and my
joy.
«
In an increasingly uncertain world, nothing could be a greater privilege than walking alongside people in their joys and sorrows, from birth to grave.&raqu
In an increasingly uncertain world, nothing could be a greater privilege
than walking alongside people
in their joys and sorrows, from birth to grave.&raqu
in their
joys and sorrows, from birth to grave.»
No single factor does more to give a marriage
joy or to keep it both a venture and an adventure
in mutual fulfillment
than shared commitment to spiritual discovery.
«
In the midst of all my joys, in less than half an hour after my soul was set at liberty, the Lord discovered to me my labor in the ministry and call to preach the gospe
In the midst of all my
joys,
in less than half an hour after my soul was set at liberty, the Lord discovered to me my labor in the ministry and call to preach the gospe
in less
than half an hour after my soul was set at liberty, the Lord discovered to me my labor
in the ministry and call to preach the gospe
in the ministry and call to preach the gospel.
One minister wrote of his loneliness as a clergyman: «I have driven
in the dark
in my little silver Accord on more
than one occasion, realizing that there is no one within 50 miles of where I live with whom I can share my deepest pain or
joy, no place where I can experience the quiet exultation and peace of complete acceptance.»
Nowhere is this more disappointing
than in the Lego section, which offers my sons the fabulous
joys of an Intergalactic Star Wars Star Destroyer, and my daughter a «Lego Friends Mia's Bedroom» playset.
Anthropomorphism is indigenous to a faith which views God
in terms of historical actions and relationships rather
than in terms of natural power or impersonal being... [To Yahweh] are ascribed the characteristics of personality: wisdom, will, purpose, love, anger, anguish, patience, hatred, jealousy,
joy, etc. 10
Gil if we only received one blessing
in this life and that was eternal life
in Jesus Christ that alone would be enough but we are blessed way more
than that because we have been sent his holy spirit to help us overcome our old nature.He never leaves us nor forsakes us whether good or bad happens he strengthens us
in our weakness.It says
in the bible that the rain falls on both the righteous or the wicked God is fair to all whether they deserve it or not he can not be anything else
than a holy righteous loving and fair God.I do nt need to convince you to believe about God he will reveal himself to you if you are seeking the truth as he is the truth.I do nt try and make others believe its pointless.I know without a doubt that i am saved and my sins are forgiven.As a christian it will a
joy to be with the Lord there is no fear
in death for those that love him.
In the meantime i serve him with all my heart until he calls me home.I love talking about the Lord but each of us must walk according to what we believe.I trust my life to Jesus Christ and i choose to follow him who do you follow?
That's why there are classes on these things, from teachers who are a touch further down the road
than us, and can explain the
joys of proficiency
in their fields.