Joy is a deep feeling of great happiness or delight. It often feels stronger and more lasting than a quick moment of fun.
From Old French “joie”, from Latin “gaudia” (plural of “gaudium”) meaning “delight” or “gladness”. The word has always connected to a sense of inner happiness, not just outside pleasure.
Joy is interesting because it doesn’t always need perfect circumstances; people can feel joy even in hard times. It’s less about what’s happening around you and more about what’s lighting up inside you. That’s why joy can feel both powerful and strangely quiet.
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