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What brings you JOY?
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Press Play
Close your eyes and get comfortable
Breathe slowly though your nose - 3…2…1…
Breathe slowly out your mouth - 3 …2 …1 …
Repeat 4 times
What brings you JOY?
Joy - such great word.
I love the graphic today - Please keep on the grass - lie down roll around in it- forget all your responsibilities - Have some ice cream~
Happiness vs Joy
Happiness is a feeling of contentment or satisfaction in the present moment, based on what we do and how we behave.
Joy is a deeper emotion than happiness that comes from within — from a sense of purpose and meaning, including finding meaning in suffering — and from relationships with others.
What brings you joy?
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Be Well
Until next time …
Extra Resources:
Embark Behavioural Health Blog
Defining Happiness
Happiness is a feeling of contentment or satisfaction in the present moment, based on what we do and how we behave. It can be fleeting, as it’s based on external factors and is a reflection of something happening to you.
Is happiness an emotion?
Yes, happiness is an emotion, just like sadness is an emotion. Atherton explained that when feeling an emotion, you’re responding to a trigger. Happiness can be triggered by situations, people, events, or even thoughts.
Examples
Exercise
Time with family and friends
Defining Joy
Joy is a deeper emotion than happiness that comes from within — from a sense of purpose and meaning, including finding meaning in suffering — and from relationships with others. It therefore lasts longer than its counterpart. It’s also relatively independent from happiness, according to Atherton.
Joy is internal and connected to living a more authentic life. This is because to have joy, you must do inner work, identifying your values and strengths and aligning your life with them.
“I love that joy is bigger than me and that it requires me to make meaningful and deep connections with those I love,” Atherton said.
Is joy an emotion?
Yes, joy is an emotion. However, it’s also a state of mind. Since it’s not based on external events, it can help you and your family find fulfillment and contentment, even in difficult times.
Examples
Volunteer
Meditate
The Difference Between Joy and Happiness
As explained above, there’s a difference between joy and happiness. Happiness is typically a more fleeting emotion, often sparked by a particular moment or event that brings a sense of excitement or exhilaration. Joy, on the other hand, is a more long-lasting state of being, characterized by contentment and satisfaction with life overall. - Katherine Atherton, a therapist in California
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very heart felt - good one janet
I loved the example of the hair clip, and how you directed my attention for a moment to appreciate its colors. That was a nice mindfulness exercise!