Joy vs Happiness

Hello to you

Now you know how we’re always banging on about finding the fun here. Sorry, SUCH FUN. Well, we won’t stop doing that because it’s just so so important. There’s so much difficulty and darkness in the world and this little family of ours can be part of the solution as we keep finding the play and the joy. Reminding adults that we should never stop playing. Of course we honour and express our difficulties, but they always need to be balanced by and can be helped through by remembering and finding joy.

I was reminded yesterday of the difference between joy and happiness. Happiness comes as a result of pleasant experiences.  Therefore, happiness in unpredictable and not lasting. Whereas joy is inward. It is a steadfast knowing that we can trust things change and get better, that we are loved and looked after. Inward joy defeats discouragement whereas happiness covers it up. Inward joy is lasting; happiness is temporary.

I found that helpful and I hope you do too.