Real Joy

"Real joy comes not from ease or riches or from the praise of men, but from doing something worthwhile." -Sir Wilfred Grenfell

Today I am considering what is worthwhile. For me it is the time spent with someone I love, a faithful dog and a book that keeps my attention for hours. As I grow older I realize that the meaning of worthwhile has changed over the years. No longer is it the touch of youth, the money that could be earned or the possessions that fade away. Now worthwhile is time and how I use it. Hopefully, I have learned that a moment will never be back so I need to treat it as a sacred friend. It matters not what men say of me as long as I can stay true to myself and my God. How true it is that only when doing what is considered worthwhile will real joy come along. So, my friend and reader, may you find what is worthwhile in your life and receive true joy!