Joy may overlap and intersect with happiness and even serenity. But Joy has a certain quality that may appear more like conflict and pain as it is manifested in reality. As we go out in joy… it really is OUT in the elements, over mountain passes, along rivers of doubt and occasionally, hopefully through green pastures.
For sure - going OUT is good when leaving confining spaces of too-small stories, but after being cramped for so long we often need to learn some new skills and expectations! And maybe good hiking shoes :)
Joy may overlap and intersect with happiness and even serenity. But Joy has a certain quality that may appear more like conflict and pain as it is manifested in reality. As we go out in joy… it really is OUT in the elements, over mountain passes, along rivers of doubt and occasionally, hopefully through green pastures.
For sure - going OUT is good when leaving confining spaces of too-small stories, but after being cramped for so long we often need to learn some new skills and expectations! And maybe good hiking shoes :)