ABOUT THE BOOK

'Joy of God', a philosophical conception, explores the ideas and methods which could help us to be the source of our creator's smiles! Each day and every moment we all could
aspire to live in such a way that when God looks at us, God smiles! It would lead to a lovely, beautiful world around us, and also revamp our personal development and growth.
These ideas and methods are simple and can be incorporated in our daily lives. They give us another perspective, and inspire us to lead a lifestyle where we care about making our Mother Earth more beautiful, loving and peaceful.
This transition would also help us to feel the love, care and protection of God in our lives. It shall help us to reconnect with our creator and bring God's Love in our lives, and make God our guide and friend.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ankit is a graduate from Manipal Institute of Technology, presently working as an IT Consultant in Bangalore. He has concern regarding environmental issues and welfare of underprivileged people. He is inclined towards community development and charitable activities. He has spent his childhood in Patna, India.
Ankit has authored poetry books 'Guzarish' and 'With You', which are published in India and America. The essence of these poems is Love; depicting a mix of sweet and sour
feelings of being in Love and rekindling your emotions. His work is also published in a Poetry Anthology - 'Po'try', crafted by the Bangalore Poetry Festival (2016).

CONTENTS

Preface 7
Acknowledgements 9
1. May, You be the Joy of God! 11
2. Expectations and Misery 19
3. Morning Mirror Test 29
4. Gratitude: A Way of Life! 41
5. Giving Back 57
6. Bitterness, Anger and Frustration 69
7. ‘Me’ Time 77
8. God is One! 87
9. God has Plans, Always! 97
10. The Final Test: Before God 109
References 114