The essence of Joy; a profound, enduring state of deep seated happiness and contentment that exists independently of fleeting fun experiences. It is a powerful and often spiritual inner peace. It can stem from gratitude, connections with others, G-d, an alignment with one’s purpose remaining steadfast even amongst life’s inevitable challenges.

Resilience is a character of Joy, it acts as an anchor allowing for the coexistence of happiness alongside sadness.

Joy brings hope and calmness.

The 8 pillars of Joy;

Perspective, humility, humor,acceptance, forgiveness, gratitude, compassion, and generosity.

The root is Gratefulness. It is not joy that makes us grateful, it is gratitude that makes us joyful.

The best quotes about Joy emphasize that there is a choice.

As a Chabad Rabbi Sherman of the Main line recently wrote: Joy is something we........

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