I choose JOY
Google defines joy as: joy /joi/ Learn to pronounce noun a feeling of great pleasure and happiness. "tears of joy" Joy to me is very similar to the definition above, but with my own twist. For example, it’s common to feel happiness when things are going right in our lives. When everything aligns and makes sense for us. Feeling joy in these situations is an added layer. Your heart is full, you’re smiling, and you are elated. The Christian duo For King & Country released a song in 2018 called joy. I feel like this song encapsulates what JOY is, how to find it, and how to CHOOSE it. Just like happiness, we have to CHOOSE to feel joy. We are all aware that the world is still on fire. The news is a mess, everyone is experiencing some level of depression and anxiety. And while things seem dark and hard to navigate, we have to choose how we respond. Not every day is going to feel great. That’s normal human nature. But if we choose to have a good day, if we choose to...