R.
P. is feeling justifiably low. He has been dealing with a traumatic job layoff,
and it seems that seeking new career opportunities has rolled into an extended length of time
with no employment or even promising prospects. He now accepts a temporary
customer service position. Although thankful for the income, he finds it
disappointing to admit the necessity of working a job for which he is greatly
overqualified and, to make matters worse, he has been scheduled on the graveyard shift.
He wonders why on earth, at this stage of his adult life, his road has taken
this severe curve.
Too
young to retire, yet hovering at an age where prospective employers suspect
that his most efficient productive and cognitive years are in the past, R. P.
finds it difficult to generate enthusiasm about his new temp job.
Personally,
I have always been a believer that things often happen for a very distinct
reason. We cannot always recognize value at the time, but frequently gaze
backwards and say, “Aha! I get it now. If that hadn’t happened, this would
never have been possible.”
R.
P. perseveres and meets some fascinating, illuminating people along his temp
job path. They help him think through his feelings about different aspects of
his life, and they help reinforce the belief that people are frequently brought
into our lives (even if only temporarily) for a specific purpose.
I
definitely gained a few golden takeaway nuggets from reading this book. Hitting
home with me were the following:
1-Being
conscious of not allowing interactions with negative people to dictate my mood
or frame of mind. I don’t need to let a snide comment send me into free fall
from elation to deflation. I have to take control of my own mood and not give
negative people the power to ruin my day.
2-My
perception of why someone said something that I consider negative may be very
different from what they were actually thinking or insinuating. Have I walked
in their shoes? Probably not.
3-Success
(even in terms of book sales) is not necessarily measured in numbers, but by
the people who are positively touched by our writing and other endeavors.
There
are many other thoughts that come to mind after reading Joy Potential, but the
above were just a few precious gems that penetrated and steadfastly stuck to my
brain.
Joy Potential also explains
the progression of R. P.’s venture into hosting Internet radio shows--something
the author does in real life. The actual R. P. really does an excellent job
with interviewing and discussing a variety of books and genres. When you listen
to one of his programs, his sincerity and enthusiasm absolutely charm the
listening audience.
His
own book will inspire and surprise the reader, but you won’t get any spoilers
from me. You will want to read Joy
Potential: Where You’d Least Expect It
for your own benefit. You may just see the world a little bit
differently.
Book Description
In
a state of chaos, anything is possible. We have an opportunity to shake up our
lives, to create more happiness. Our time here is limited. Where do you put your
attention? What do you create and experience - fear or joy? At a crossroads in
life not knowing which direction to go, I find myself taking a temporary
graveyard job to help with expenses.
During
the course of this one week assignment, I discover negative patterns and cycles
ingrained since birth. It becomes clear how these mistaken beliefs create fear
and roadblocks in my life. It's time for a change! A new perspective is created
as John the Supervisor and Leonora, Quality Control, guide me through the
unknown, overcoming fear, to a place where I see new paths and opportunities.
"Moving from a place of questioning one's self worth, to a place where I
do something that significantly improves a stranger's life is a massive
shift!" I am led down a path where my hobby, Internet-based radio, becomes
a major source of Joy Potential.
In the Author’s Own Words
"This story was
written to help the reader become more aware of the opportunities that life
presents every day for creating more joy and happiness. Each morning,
while walking in nature, I was shown what to write for the day creating
excitement and anticipation in me as the story unfolded. The perspectives
provided are meant to stimulate thought and to recognize that our life
experience is created by the decisions we make each day. If you want
a better life, start now by making better, healthier and more positives
choices."
About the Author
R.
P. Sharpe is the Founder of BITEradio.me --Bringing Inspiration To Earth radio.
Established in 2010, BITEradio.me was created to provide a source of positive
programming designed to enlighten and entertain. A former corporate trainer, R.
P. Sharpe has more than 25 years experience in the study of metaphysics and
more than 10 years radio experience both broadcast and Internet-based.
Also visit with R. P.
Sharpe at the following sites:
Radio: http://biteradio.me/
Don't forget to catch R. P. on his additional
radio show, dedicated to Beach Author Network members, at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/beach-author-network.
Learn
more about Beach Author Network writers and their books at:
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See
you soon!
Mary
Anne Benedetto
Author of Eyelash, 7 Easy Steps to Memoir
Writing: Build a Priceless Legacy One Story at a Time!, Never Say
Perfect, From Italy with Love & Limoncello and Write Your
Pet's Life Story in 7 Easy Steps!
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