Lacy just finished moving out from her boyfriend's house and thought now she was going to be able to concentrate on the business she was building. The move was horrendous between loss, arguing and boxes, but she got through it somehow.

However, as soon as she moved out her car broke down. The mechanic said it was in need of extensive repairs. When she went to check on her savings to pay for this, she found out money was missing in her account due to an investment that had lost all its value!

The stress of all these events weakened her immune system, creating a health problem. When she tried to get the medical care she needed her health insurance said she would have to pay for it herself because her choice of treatment was not covered. This triggered a day wasted looking for alternative health insurance solutions.

Her business started to suffer, because with all of this chaos she was unable to find the time to relax enough to perform. She was making mistakes and was beginning to wonder if she even had the talent to pursue it. She felt confused, exhausted and depleted. She was at her limit.

At this moment a little voice went off in her head and said, "You need a vacation." Even though she could not leave for Tahiti right at that moment, she decided to take a vacation attitude towards life.

She thought about a project for her business that was coming up which was making her crazy. She decided to drop it. After dinner instead of working at her business, which was her rule, she instead watched some mindless comedy show on TV that made her laugh. After that she took a long bath, then went to bed. That night she had a deep, restful sleep, filled with dream after healing, delightful dream.

The next morning she felt renewed. Even though she had appointments for her business, she decided to lighten up and play through each event, rather than make it so serious. As she traveled to her first appointment she felt great. This feeling motivated her to finally end the procrastination and call that dynamic business contact on her "to do" list. The call resulted in an opportunity for media exposure for her business! Things were looking up!

When you believe in joy and show it with a healthy attitude towards play, rest and rejuvenation, the universe rushes in as your partner to mirror this attitude. Can you imagine what the universe is doing when you are starring in your own personal disaster flick?

You got it. The universe is mirroring that back to you with more of the same.

So the next time you feel you do not have time to go to take a long bath, read your favorite book, watch a frivolous movie or go out for a walk at sunset to hear the birds sing, think twice. Joy is the most productive thing you can do in your life.

Joy is your birthright. It is essential to manifesting more joy in your life. Go now, sit back and relax. See the magic that comes from it.