I always thought that the thriving would come when everything was perfect, and what I learned is that it's actually down in the mess that things get good. It was such a blessing to find myself thriving in the middle of the pain. Unless you find a way to do that, there's always going to be this fake illusion that once you get there-wherever there is for you-you'll be happy. But that's just not life. If you can't find happiness in the ugliness, you're not going to find it in the beauty, either.
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In her book "The Magnolia Story," Joanna Gaines shares a profound realization about the nature of thriving and happiness. She reflects on her previous belief that perfection equated to success and fulfillment. Instead, she found that true thriving often occurs amidst chaos and challenges, revealing that it is possible to flourish even when circumstances are difficult. This journey taught her that waiting for the perfect moment to be happy is a trap, as life is inherently messy and unpredictable.

Gaines emphasizes the importance of finding joy in the struggles rather than postponing happiness for an ideal future. She suggests that if one cannot appreciate and navigate through the "ugliness" of life, they are unlikely to find true joy in more pleasant situations. Her perspective encourages embracing life's imperfections and recognizing that real fulfillment comes from the ability to thrive despite adversity.

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lap? Chip laughed. That seems a little ironic to use on a , doesn't it?Ha-ha, I replied. I was still not in the mood for his jokes, but this is how Chip backs me off the ledge--with his humor.
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lap? Chip laughed. That seems a little ironic to use on a , doesn't it?Ha-ha, I replied. I was still not in the mood for his jokes, but this is how Chip backs me off the ledge--with his humor.
One thing I learned there on that beautiful front porch was if I wanted to be successful, if I wanted to do important work one day, I would have to increase my capacity. I had to learn to manage disappointment. I needed to learn how to make the most out of those "opportunities" Chip seemed to keep finding.
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One thing I learned there on that beautiful front porch was if I wanted to be successful, if I wanted to do important work one day, I would have to increase my capacity. I had to learn to manage disappointment. I needed to learn how to make the most out of those "opportunities" Chip seemed to keep finding.
I always thought that the thriving would come when everything was perfect, and what I learned is that it's actually down in the mess that things get good. It was such a blessing to find myself thriving in the middle of the pain. Unless you find a way to do that, there's always going to be this fake illusion that once you get there-wherever there is for you-you'll be happy. But that's just not life. If you can't find happiness in the ugliness, you're not going to find it in the beauty, either.
Joanna Gaines The Magnolia Story
I always thought that the thriving would come when everything was perfect, and what I learned is that it's actually down in the mess that things get good. It was such a blessing to find myself thriving in the middle of the pain. Unless you find a way to do that, there's always going to be this fake illusion that once you get there-wherever there is for you-you'll be happy. But that's just not life. If you can't find happiness in the ugliness, you're not going to find it in the beauty, either.
So from the age of five to about twenty, religion to me was a matter of 'you do this, and you don't do that, and you do your best to walk the straight line.
Joanna Gaines The Magnolia Story
So from the age of five to about twenty, religion to me was a matter of 'you do this, and you don't do that, and you do your best to walk the straight line.
Life isn't found on the pages of a magazine. Life is found in the glass of spilled milk and in the long, narrow hallway filled with socks and soccer balls.
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Life isn't found on the pages of a magazine. Life is found in the glass of spilled milk and in the long, narrow hallway filled with socks and soccer balls.
That rotten houseboat turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
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