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This morning I want to suggest a practical way you can grow in joy. You may cringe at the idea. It may seem unorthodox. And I doubt our culture will approve, but hear me out: UNPLUG YOUR TV for a week.

I know that in our family turning on the TV after a long day of work and responsibility can seem like the wisest thing to do. But when was the last time you walked away from a night of vegging in front of the TV to say, “Wow, I feel amazingly refreshed.” “I have new joy and energy.” “My relationships have deepened in a whole new way.”

Now, don’t misundertand. I’m not suggesting that television is evil. I mean, common’ - how else would I be able to watch the World Series this weekend? But what might happen if you were to unplug for a week (or at the very least - seriously limit your TV watching)? My guess is that you would have no choice but to find new ways to spend your time - ways that would bring joy (aka life) to your life.

So what hobby have you considered starting but haven’t. Consider no more. Wondering when you’re going to have the chance to hang out with the people who bring you joy? Here it is.

All of the spiritual disciplines require that we make intentional choices - the discipline of celebration is no different. You must choose to change. So unplug for a week. Take the risk. You might be surprised at how little you miss it.