Marinating in Joie de Vivre. Lately, I've had to remind myself to step away from the ledge. I say that with my tongue held firmly in my cheek... we all need reminders... yes?!
I was reading an email I received from a friend awhile back and it made me smile. It said... 'Declaring your strength gives you joy, as if you're marinating in it. Many of your blogs come from this place. Your marinade bubbles over. Some might call it Joie de Vivre.'
My 'marinade' bubbled over in the form of tears this past week... something I've struggled with my entire life. I rarely cry in front of others... perhaps I've considered it a form of weakness. Not any more. My tears, which have quietly been reserved for those closest to me, are now flowing like a river that can't be dammed. I say... let em' flow!
For the past 18 months, my colleagues and I have worked tirelessly to present our REALTOR Association with an MLS joint venture that will benefit our REALTOR members. The idea has been met with approval by the majority of REALTOR members in our community. However, a small factious group has threatened to stop our efforts with a recall petition and now a lawsuit. In my younger days, I would've put up my dukes and invited the challenge. But, not today. Instead, I'm taking a deep breath, I'm going to drink a mocha, kick up my heels and marinate in Joie de Vivre.
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