Today I am thankful for the joys in my life.
I had to take some time this morning to check out the difference between joy and happiness. Here's what I found out happiness is brought on by outside forces and what causes it can change. Joy is internal, a state of mind that contains the established elements of contentment, confidence and hope.
So when I sat down to think about the joys in my life I thought about the constants; the things that make me feel awesome no matter what else is going on. That being said my children, while being one of my greatest joys, can also be my greatest frustration. When I really thought about a feeling of joy, I found some of the smallest, simplest things brought the greatest joy. Things like songs at church, accomplishing things I thought impossible or difficult, getting my degree, doing something unexpected for someone else, and sitting in the sun.
I had to take some time this morning to check out the difference between joy and happiness. Here's what I found out happiness is brought on by outside forces and what causes it can change. Joy is internal, a state of mind that contains the established elements of contentment, confidence and hope.
So when I sat down to think about the joys in my life I thought about the constants; the things that make me feel awesome no matter what else is going on. That being said my children, while being one of my greatest joys, can also be my greatest frustration. When I really thought about a feeling of joy, I found some of the smallest, simplest things brought the greatest joy. Things like songs at church, accomplishing things I thought impossible or difficult, getting my degree, doing something unexpected for someone else, and sitting in the sun.
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