Path to Joy 12, Your Magnificence

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You weren’t an accident. You weren’t mass produced. You aren’t an assembly-line product. You were deliberately planned, specifically gifted, and lovingly positioned on the earth by the Master Craftsman.
— Max Lucado

All “Illustrated Wisdoms”ย in this 2023 Paths to Joy series were created by splattering viscous Dylusions shimmer spray on 11×14, 98 pound, Canson mixed media paper, then spritzing with water to see how the colors would run and gather. When dry, the white satin DecoArt paint brightened this illustration’s outlines. Ultra fine Pen & Gear markers created small star shapes [pink] and little starburst [green].

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Succeed and Soarย first presented theย โ€œTwelve Paths to Joyโ€ย series in 2020. I hope 2023โ€™s re-interpretation both refreshed and opens a year of enriching possibilities. As Teresa of Avila said,

Let us remember that within us there is a palace of immense magnificence.

What a different world if everyone saw themselves this way. All begins with one.ย ย Psychology Todayย lists these โ€œFour Ways to Become Your Best Self,โ€

  1. Develop natural gifts. In this way, we can succeed with less energy and effort.
  2. Cultivate activities that give life meaning and purpose.
  3. Follow your heart.
  4. Embrace open-mindedness and a willingness to evolve.

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Wikihowย offersย three stagesย for figuring out who weย are now , because, โ€œwe are always growing, changing, and learning new things.โ€ While each stage has several parts, the main categories are titled,

  1. Take Action
  2. Be Aware of Your Thoughts
  3. Continue The Search

In choosing more joy in 2024,ย Minimalism Made Simpleย offers โ€œEleven Powerful Ways to be Your Best Self.โ€ย  My favorites are:
4. Focus on Healthy Habits
8. Use Positive Affirmations
10. Celebrate Little Wins
11. Help Others

Read all eleven.

For encouragements along this 12thย Path to Joy [and your magnificence], here are โ€œ17 Super Inspiring Quotes About Always Being Your Best Self.โ€ ย  These brought my biggest smiles,

The goal is not to be better than the other man, but your previous self.
— The Dalai LamaDo the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.
— Maya AngelouSet a goal so big that you can’t achieve it until you grow into the person who can.
— Zig Ziglar

Read all seventeen.

Succeed and Soar!


Paths to Joy Illustrations

In addition to posters and framed prints, the art from the 2020 and 2023 “Paths to Joy” art is available as greeting cards, puzzles, cups and journals, even shower curtains, pillows, weekender bags and more. Build your beautiful collection.

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Sandra Gould Ford

Sandra Gould Ford is an author, educator and former steelworker who presents arts experiences to encourage, refresh, enrich creative thinking and inspire. She belongs to the Authorโ€™s Guild and Science Fiction Writers of America and is a former member of the American Society of Media Photographers. For more information, visit her web site: SandraGouldFord.com.

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