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October 5, 2021 72 mins

The coexistence of deep sorrow and deep joy with Susan and Linda:

  • Linda’s journey to reclaiming joy after an abusive relationship and losing her young daughter.
  • Becoming the Chief Joy Officer in your own life.
  • Learning to navigate and tame the Joy-Stealing Dragons.
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    Key Takeaways:

  • There are always layers - we all need support, especially for those of us who give a lot of ourselves to others.
  • You are the only one who has control over you. Even when the dragons are trying to steal your joy, you can tell them to back off and tame them and learn to walk with them and reclaim your joy.
  • The best way to tame all of the dragons is to take action. It sounds simple, but it can be a challenge. Just doing something allows the dragons to fall by the wayside.

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    "She had so much joy, and brought so much joy to me and to other people, that I'd rather be happy and share that happiness than share the sadness. I feel like being that beacon of being able to talk about her from a place of gratitude, from a place of joy, somehow helps other people with their grief." —  Linda Shively


     

    Connect with Linda Shively:  

    Website: https://www.lindashively.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LindaShivelySpeaker

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindashively/

    Get the Everyday Meditation!: https://www.myjoydrivenlife.com/susan

    Find out which Joy-Stealing Dragon is most active in your life!: https://joystealingdragons.com/

     

    Connect with Susan Dascenzi: 

    If you are struggling with anything, contact Susan at SusanDascenzi.com/Contact-Me for a free 30-minute conversation. 

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