Welcome to my World!

Hello there! I'm TJ. I'm here to share a little about me, my life, my experiences- past and present.  Hopefully, in the process, I'll help to make the world a better more joyful place, and inspire others to do the same. With all of us working together, we can make a difference and have more joy and fulfillment in our lives. Who wouldn't want to live in a more joyful world?

Personally, I try to have as many joyful experiences as possible. I also enjoy making others happy, by opening up their minds to new things and helping them to have happier lives. It may sound corny, but it makes ME happy- to make others happy. It gives me a sense of Joy. Up until now, I've done this on a small scale, with each person I came across in life. The other day though, I decided to kick it up a notch, and reach a larger amount of people and to make an even greater difference.  This is where The TJ Initiative comes in, with the end goal being "True Joy".  I'm on a quest for True Joy and I intend to take YOU with me.

Now, a  bit more about me- the person.  I describe myself as "different" or "unique", if you want to use a fancier word. I sometimes appreciate certain things that others have never really even thought of appreciating. I also find joy in things that others may not. I can also say that I am very self aware.  My unique viewpoint on life and people, plus my natural ability to love and be loved makes me receptive to and appreciative of things that others may not be. I also try to help others see how beautiful life can be.

I live life fully and I value long lasting, loving relationships with others.  It's sad though, that there are people who have a hard time with love, whether its accepting love or loving others fully and without reservation. Why not wholeheartedly experience the many joys and forms of love? Imagine a more loving world.  Part of my Initiative is to spread the word that people and relationships shouldn't be wasted, and that life should be relished and enjoyed. 

I reflect on my life and it certainly has been a whirlwind of ups and downs; tragedies and triumphs, but I've always managed to land on my feet. A couple of reasons for this has been my strong spirituality and strength. I credit my mother for giving me these strong qualities  and showing me how to love unconditionally. When you add in my life experiences, I have been able to grow stronger, both emotionally and physically, and gain great wisdom and a strong sense of intuition about people and life. 

There were times that I questioned the reason for some of the tragedies and difficult times. I wondered if I could survive through some of them. I wondered why I even had to deal with them in the first place. It took my whole being to come back from some of them. After a while, I stopped questioning and wondering and then just rolled with the punches- however hard those punches were. With each curve in the slalom course of my life, I became stronger and stronger and began to appreciate the world and people around me on a higher level and with a greater awareness.

One thing I can say is that my life, with all its ups and downs, has made me who I am now. I'm a testament to what people say, that those who have gone through the worst, come out stronger and more appreciative of the good things and of the world around them. 

My goal is to make a positive impact on people and the world around me while experiencing many more joyful moments in my own life.  So strap on your seat belts and come along with me on my journey. I plan on having a lot of fun and sharing a lot with you. I 'll also be counting on others to share their experiences with us, as I am a life long learner of new things. I'm also inspired by other people's lives and stories.  So feel free to share things that inspire you.

Let's get The TJ Initiative rolling, and Cheers to a better more joyful world!