Morning Muse 52 : The Art of Keeping Joy
A gentle reminder to treasure kind words and release harsh ones. Just as we declutter our homes, we can declutter our hearts—holding on to love, encouragement, and joy, while letting go of pain and bitterness.
8/23/20251 min read
Good luck in finding the answer to your important question!
The world will always respond in many different ways.
Some will praise you.
Some will criticize you.
Some may even misunderstand or judge you.
And that’s okay.
We often let compliments pass through us like butterflies—fluttering for a moment, then fading away.
But when it comes to criticism or harsh words, we let them cling like leeches, draining our peace and dimming our joy.
Why do we hold on to pain yet brush away kindness?
Let’s work on reversing that:
- Cherish the kind words.
- Release the harsh ones.
Just as we clear clutter from our homes, let’s clear the emotional clutter from our hearts.
Hold on to love, praise, and encouragement—let them shape your spirit.
Let go of the rest. It’s not worth carrying.
Choose joy. Every day is far too precious to waste in bitterness.