JOY!

The definition of joy is a feeling of great pleasure or happiness. The question of what makes people happy is hard to answer because everyone is different. When you do find what makes you happy you must never let it go. We must protect our happiness because people will try and steal it. When others aren't happy with their life and they see you are enjoying yours, they will try and steal your joy. We must stay away from those people. Sadly the main people who will try and steal your joy are the people you are more close with. Just as you would shield a young child from the elements of the world we must shield our joy. If your friends call you everyday with some negative news or complaining about something not going right you must not let that effect you. If it's not positive information then be careful about letting it into your life. Also people think that having more money or material things will bring them happiness. That is not always the case. There are multi-millionaires who are miserable and there are people who are living with just enough who are living a great life because they have found their source of joy. The more money you have the more problems you could face. When you have a substantial amount of money you have to worry about so many things. Taxes, making sure people aren't stealing from you, and even if no one is stealing just the thought of it will bring you stress. When you have money and something occurs, people will try and sue you to get anything they can. People will try and get close to you just so they can get a piece of what you have. I know what you are thinking, you'd rather be rich and miserable than poor and miserable but it should not be about money. Having money is nice but it should not be the driving force behind you having joy. Having real friends who love and support you should bring you joy. Having a loving, loyal partner who loves you for you should bring you joy. Having excellent health and peace should bring you joy. Find what makes you happy and what will continue to bring you joy and cherish it. And if you are searching for joy, remember that trouble doesn't last always, joy comes in the morning. Ask God to bring real joy into your life and when he does shield it from everyone who will try and steal it away from you.