CHOOSE JOY

Emotions are like waves of the sea, fleeting, growing and resolving; they come and go, influenced by the circumstances around us.

However, joy is something fundamentally different. Unlike these transient feelings, joy is an internal state of being; a character trait; an internal choice that shapes our responses to life's external forces. Joy isn't dependent on our surroundings; it's a deep-seated sense of inner peace and self-acceptance that remains steadfast regardless of circumstances. It provides strength and resilience, calming our anxious hearts, bringing laughter to our pain, and turning our tears into tales of triumph. Our joy isn't dictated by what happens to us but by our conscious choice to embrace it. Joy, in essence, is a decision we make.

⁣So, tap into the joy within you, as one draws water from a well. Let it flow like a stream, revitalising the dry and desolate areas of your life. Allow joy to replace your tears with laughter and your weeping with singing. Don’t let the impermanent nature of other emotions dictate your inner state.

Choose joy, and let it be the steady undercurrent that guides you through life.