Chasing Joy

Better Than Bitter

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There are any number of awful things that happen in life. Things like heartbreak, sickness, financial difficulties,  and all sorts of losses take joy from our lives.  When these things happen we are faced with a choice.  Choice 1 experience the difficulty, allow ourselves to be sad, angry, or any other emotion,  in time focus on things that give us joy, look forward to brighter days, forgive ourselves and others allow ourselves to be happy again.   Choice 2 … READ MORE

Increase Blog Traffic on #FlashbackFriday: Tips From Fashionista Class

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Happy Friday Joy Chases and Happy Halloween.  I hope you had a good week and have something fun planned for the weekend. Perhaps a Halloween Party????   Let's get the fun started with #FlashbackFriday and increase our blog traffic!!! Every Friday on Chasing Joy we flash back to some of our older posts to give them a moment in the spotlight.  Pick any older post you like and add it below.  Link ups are fun and a great way to increase your blog traffic and find new blogs to … READ MORE

Chasing Joy in Church

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I have been to church 2 times in the last 3 weeks.  That is huge for me.  I have had issues with church since I was a teenager.  The ironic thing is I don't have any issues with God or my Faith just the act of going to church.  I have always felt out of place, like I'd be judged, and like being myself was would not be good enough.  I'd sit in the pew anticipating the end of the service instead of enjoying it and then feeling guilty that I was not enjoying it like … READ MORE

Joy in October

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Wow! October is almost over.  This month has flown by.  October has been a rough month for me as my mom has been sick (prayers appreciated). The blessing is things are usually not all bad.  Here are a few things that gave me Joy in October. Black Weblog Awards.  I was nominated for a an award in the category of best personal blog. Many of you voted for Chasing Joy.  The blog made it to the semi finals.  The thing that gave me joy was when I forgot all about the … READ MORE

Increase Blog Traffic on #FlashbackFriday: Are You Your Biggest Fan

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And The Winner Is...... Happy Friday Joy Chasers!  Before we dive into the Flashback I have an announcement to make.  The winner of the $30 She Thinx Gift Card is LaTanya.  Her raffle copter entry of the following tweet was selected at random from the entries. I just entered to win a $30 gift certificate for @SheThinx in the giveaway on @Chasing_Joy. http://t.co/KhWpKCVDky — LaTanya (@sweetums82) October 10, 2014 Congrats LaTanya!!!! Now that that business has been taken care … READ MORE

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