Joy is a choice - but it isn't an easy choice.
It is nearly a certainty that some
of your expectations will not be met today.
Choose Joy Anyway.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie
Nothing can bring you peace but yourself.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Resolve to keep happy, and your joy
and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.
- Helen Keller
The Joy is in the Journey.
- Anonymous
It is of the small joys and little pleasures
that the greatest of our days are built.
- Mary Anne Radmacher
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others,
you should put a good deal of thought
into the happiness that you are able to give.
- Eleanor Roosevelt
Gratitude itself is a source of joy.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie
Further reading: How Can Joy be a Choice?
Not Fair, But Joyful
The Secret of Happiness
How Good Things Really Are
Enjoy Your Life
The Power of Gratitude
Simple Joys
Give "joy" to others. Whether it is through monetary gifts or giving great respect, your happy meter will shoot way up!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for a Word that reminds me I still have JOY that holds me upright and steadfast during difficult times!
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