Joy is not just about being happy. Joy is a rigorous spiritual practice of saying yes to life on life’s terms,

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If you only say yes to the things that make you happy, then your happiness will always be fleeting. You will never be able to enjoy the long-term benefits that come with saying yes to life. Rather, you will find yourself caught up in an endless cycle of chasing temporary pleasures.

Source: When Youre Falling, Dive: Lessons In The Art Of Living

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