The inner joy

A life lived fully is joyful—it means engaging wholeheartedly in both work and play. I want to keep moving forward this way, without slipping back into worrying about others or living a dull life. When I work, I give my best, no matter the task. With creative thinking, I can turn almost anything into something interesting.

Excellence and goodness, to me, mean not getting tangled up in what I can’t control—especially people. Today, I carried out my responsibilities in a way that no one could fault. Criticism will always come, but I welcome it; if it’s valid, why wouldn’t I use it to grow? Life feels incredibly fun when approached this way.

Now I run with a lighter mind. I used to think running made me angry because the heavy breathing stirred up negative thoughts about others, especially at work. But that’s no longer me. I’ve shifted my focus inward—toward my own responsibilities and creative energy. That shift frees me, and I feel excited to see what I’ll create today.