Week 49~ Proverbs 17:22
‘A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the
bones.’
Attitude really is everything and this particular proverb
emphasizes how our attitude can affect our minds and therefore bodies in
challenging situations.
How do we know that this refers to challenging situations?
Very simply because joy is described as a medicine and medicine is not used by
the healthy! Of course, the attitudes here are not necessarily applied with
reference to our own personal situation but also describe how we are around
others. Are we encouraging? Do we keep things in perspective or enjoy dramatizing
them to fulfil some inner need or boost our role? Too much attention to the
wrong details easily crushes vulnerable spirits and can lead to the downfall of
others. How unfortunate if we genuinely wish to help.
We can enjoy creating useless drama in our own lives rather
than relaxing, having a joyful attitude and expecting the best outcome in a
situation. Drama can be a real smoke screen which prevents us from seeing
simple solutions through impairing our ability to function properly. Trying to take
a rational rather than emotional approach to life helps keep our feet on the
ground.
Joy is a brilliant medicine. When we are joyful everything
appears good and our spirit sings, leaving us feeling as if we can tackle
anything and everything. Joy creates more joy whereas stress creates more
stress. Emotions actually require practice which may sound strange, however
you have spent your entire life practicing your emotional mind set without even
realising it! If you are constantly stressed and agitated that is the result of
‘personal training.’ Too much of this
attitude can ultimately lead to depression and poor self- esteem. By contrast, joy is a positive emotion which
elevates and helps us to enjoy life. Joy draws others to us because we wish to
share the feeling and tend to reach out to others. Practice joy, it really will
help you to enjoy life.
Jaz McKenzie
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