Yeah, I know, J was Tuesday. But I did L Tuesday and now I’m doing J. It’s all good.
Men are, that they might have joy.
Typically, people define the difference between happiness and joy with happiness being more fleeting, and joy being deeper, stronger, and longer lasting.
I think that’s pretty accurate. Joy and happiness can co-exist. I see both in the little moments of motherhood.
I think Joy is built from little moments of happiness, with the assurance (or at least the conviction) that our choices are on the right track—that we’re doing what we should be.
What do you think? How do you define Joy? When do you feel it?
Photo by Collin Mel Cunningham
2 replies on “J is for Joy!”
I agree about the meanings. I see them the same way. Happiness to me is a good day, something fun that makes you laugh or just a bright spot in life. But joy is a deeper abiding feeling from within. My children bring me joy. Meaningful relationships, connecting with people, accomplishing something that helps someone else, feeling that I am aligned with all that is good. That brings me joy.
Great post 🙂
Joy is when you feel content
from morning to night and yet nothing can bring you down.