“Each day, I look for joy.”
My patient shared her perspective on life and health in these
six simple words.
Not some days, but each day.
The act of looking, a reminder that we are active participants, not passive recipients, of our journey, of
our healing.
Joy.
Not happiness. Joy.
Not elation. Joy.
Not drama or discord. Joy.
A moment to consider what we choose to seek today and
everyday.
How does seeking joy differ from seeking happiness?
“Even though we may seek it, desire it, pursue it, etc.,
feeling happiness is not a choice we make. Joy, on the other hand, is a choice
purposefully made.” (courtesy of Compassion
International)
Another perspective: “Happiness comes from things happening.
It is circumstantial. Joy is about where your confidence lies. Where is your
confidence when things are not going your way?” (Purpose
City Church)
Cultivate joy, brothers and sisters.
If you have lost touch with joy, give her a ring today. (She
always picks up when we call)
Find a person next to you and share your joy with them. And
then be open to them sharing similarly. Joy, like most of life, is best
experienced with others, in community.
Each day, I look for joy.
May it be so.
