Joy Is Not Situational

Joy is different from happiness. Joy includes happiness, but happiness doesn’t always include joy. Happiness is feeling good about your current situation. Joy is the feeling of real happiness and true hope based on our beliefs, intent, and personal actions, no matter the situation. 

 

Eternal Validation

Validation is needed, it is vital.

Seeking outside validation feels good, but leaves us empty. 

Getting validated from others feels good, but doesn’t last. 

Pursuing what ends up leaving us empty and is not long-term is a recipe for emotional dissatisfaction. 

Self-validation is best, and is eternal.