"solutions...with Courtney Anderson!"™

This episode is part of our JOYFUL ART OF BUSINESS™ series wherein we explore how to combine the positive benefits of our professional endeavors (“business”) with the overall positive emotional return on our efforts (“joy”). Our episode topic is, ”How am I supposed to be joyful when horrible things keep happening?” “Joyful? Really? How am I supposed to swallow this “joyful” stuff when my life is horrible? Painful. Depressing. Lonely. Must be easy for “some people” to “be joyful” when their lives are easy! If people were facing real problems they wouldn’t have time for “joy” because they would be too mired in the never-ending “pain and disappointment.” Life is to be endured, not enjoyed.” These are sentiments that I have heard countless times. I am asked how I can “peddle joy” when I know that life is horrific for many people. If I did not genuinely believe the content, I would not provide it. I write the content from my heart in an effort in my own small way to help (people, organizations, etc.). Life is b