DISQUS

Amanda Linehan · 12 months ago

I really like the distinction you make between "joy" and "happiness." With joy being something like "inner fulfillment" you can actually experience a range of other emotions while still being joyful. Our circumstances change quite rapidly, but joy sticks around.

Nathalie Lussier · 12 months ago

You've got it Amanda! Thanks for stopping by, I think your comment really sums up the idea behind joy and happiness. :)

JohnRocheleau · 12 months ago

A nice little technique for getting in touch with your inner joy is:

Close your eyes and bring a slight smile to your face, especially into your eyes. Connect with the feeling of the smile in your eyes. Breathe in as if through your eyes, right through all that smiling energy and allow your smile to spread with your breathe throughout your body.

well that's a simplified version, but you'll get the idea if you try it. It will prove to you that joy is always within you, and it is always accessible to you.

John

Nathalie Lussier · 12 months ago

I just tried your technique John, and it really rocks! :D Thanks for sharing it, I'm sure everyone will benefit from it.

Rosabel · 12 months ago

I agree that we should embrace each moment in our life. Even we are feeling bad, let us feel it and then move on. Without feeling bad, we never know how to appreciate joy!
I like this article!

Nathalie Lussier · 11 months ago

Absolutely Rosabel! You summed it up nicely, and I love the idea if embracing each moment... Rushing is something I'm working on.

Ross · 11 months ago

Hey...
Just wanted to let you know that I'm lying down, relaxing, feeling the joy.....!

Have a great 2009!

-Ross

Nathalie Lussier · 11 months ago

Aww, thank you Ross! Have a great 2009 too! :)