Emanating Joy

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“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.” – Thich Nhat Hanh

About a month ago when Miss O’s elementary school held Field Day, there was the traditional staff versus fifth grader tug-of-war. When the teachers won, Mr. Bean, a very tall staff member, spread his arms wide like an airplane and took a victory lap.

It was so joyful, that four-year-old Mr. D is still talking about Mr. Bean four weeks later. I think people who emanate joy, especially grown-up people, just stick with us.

Which is a good segue to the podcast that Vicki and I recently did with the recently retired pre-K teacher and blogger, Beth Kennedy. (Another great connection made by Pete Springer, by the way.)

Beth tells us the story of an instant perspective moment. In a chance encounter with an extremely friendly man, she is both buoyed and leveled.

It’s a funny and thoughtful story that is so true to Beth’s writing. In her beautifully concise presentation, she allows the sparkle of the realizations to shine bright.

So we talk about how we can get lost in our own worlds until something or someone breaks through and reminds us of the big picture. Naturally, our encounters with others ripple out.

This is a great conversation and story with a fantastic writer and keen observer of life that will stick with you long after it’s over.

So I know you’ll enjoy the scenic and beautiful places we go when we share the power of story.

We know you’ll love it!

Check out the full podcast at: Episode 75: “Cast Aside” with Beth Kennedy

(featured photo from Pexels)

Links for this episode:

Episode 75: “Cast Aside” with Beth Kennedy on Anchor

I didn’t have my glasses on…. | A trip through life with fingers crossed and eternal optimism. (ididnthavemyglasseson.com)

cast aside. | I didn’t have my glasses on…. (ididnthavemyglasseson.com)

Vicki’s personal blog: Victoria Ponders

Wynne’s personal blog: Surprised by Joy

Vicki’s recently released book: Surviving Sue

Wynne’s book about her beloved father: Finding My Father’s Faith

24 thoughts on “Emanating Joy”

  1. “Keen observer of life”. Yup! That’s Beth! Thanks, Wynne. I love the story about Mr. Bean and his victory lap. Live it up – what are we waiting for? 🥰

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  2. Oh, what a great conversation. Love how Beth describes it. And I’m with you, here’s to the Mr. Bean’s in our lives. It’s amazing how people emanating joy have such an amazing impact on us. It’s like they bolster us on — and often, don’t even realize the affect they have. Yes, yes, we all need more Mr. Beans. Ha, ha.

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    1. What a great comment, Brian. Yes, they don’t even know the impact they have on others. That’s one of the reasons I love Beth’s story for spreading the ripples!

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  4. My goodness. I feel like you’re making the rounds with some of my favorite blogging buddies lately. Beth is a gem. I Didn’t Have My Glasses On is the PERFECT name for Beth’s blog. She has the keen ability to notice things that many of us fail to see.

    If I’m not mistaken, I think she may describe herself as introverted. Hello. Are we talking about the same person here? She is a natural storyteller. Now, I’ve got to head on over to Sharing the Heart of the Matter for the rest of the interview.

    Great story, too! I’m always impressed with people like the gentleman she met who had every reason to complain but instead exuded kindness.

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    1. So well said, Pete! Beth is a natural storyteller and her ability to see is amazing. Thank you so much for connecting us — you really are a great connector of people!

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  8. Beth is adorable! She’s weaves a great story and I love her blog! Such an insightful person and by the way, broken fingers are so painful, and you do get to baby yourself! What a lovely encounter with the kind but injured man. Oh how I love it when a perfect stranger changes my entire perspective. Beautiful story. Hugs, C

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  9. I love joyful people! Some find them annoying to be around, but they’re a pleasure!

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  10. As people, we tend to gravitate those that emanate joy and positive energy. I can imagine what it must be like for a kid to see an adult that does that. I’m glad there was that encounter for Mr D!

    I enjoyed your chat with Beth. She was able to make a simple yarn of an encounter into something joyful and compelling!

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