Earlier this week, my sister sent me a series of pictures that I now consider some of the most transformative images I have ever seen. All week I found myself going back to them again and again. It was as though they contained a kind of magnetic human electricity that recharged me every time I looked.

As I studied each picture, soaked them in, I realized that, notwithstanding the volumes that could undoubtedly be written about this incredible human being, no words could ever accurately describe the sheer joy in the moment that appears in every single picture. For me, this consistent state of pure, positive pleasure sings accolades about the power of perception.

It is that pure joy - that sense of completeness that shines through in every shot of this incredible little boy – that, for me, tells the true story.

It’s the story more of us could be telling, if only we made the choice to see ourselves as worthwhile, magnificent, purposeful, powerful, and ALIVE.

What I am sure of, and what these images remind me of most, is that the true story of joy never starts with “despite the fact that I don’t have (fill in the blank) I’m joyful…” Nope. The true story of joy never plays with the idea of what is missing – not even a little bit. All week, this young man’s beautiful smile was a constant and welcomed reminder that when I take the “what’s missing” part out of my line of vision… whatever is “missing” becomes irrelevant.

His spirit and zest reminds me that joy is not about telling the story of “what is.” This kind of joy is about living to the highest degree, with your eyes pointed, always, toward the things you want, the things you love, the things that make you happy.

As complicated as we sometimes make life out to be, it all boils down to one thing. Living a joy-filled life happens when you find a way to remain, as often as possible, in a constant state of appreciation. It’s really as simple as that - an attitude of gratitude.

We are all magnificent
We are all purposeful
We are all powerful
We are all complete

The proof’s in the pictures.

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