What is happy? What is joy? Aren't they interchangeable? We want to be happy, for our children to be happy, everyone around us to be happy but are we concerned about joy? Happy is an emotion, like when you find a great pair of shoes for 1/2 off or when your child gives you a big hug and says I love you for no reason. Joy is different. Joy is deeper, not on the surface. Joy is not shown with smiles and laughter all the time. It's...peace...contentment. Knowing for sure what you believe in is real and is there at all times.
Many people strive for joy but end up only happy. Happy is fleeting...joy is solid.
