opfdn.blogg.se - My Joy Charm by Harper Peace

director at the Devereux Center for Resilient Children. "Numerous studies suggest happiness and joy predict lower heart rate and blood pressure, as well as stronger immune systems," says Susan Damico, M.A.

Joy, on the other hand, is more difficult to cultivate." It's an ongoing process that takes time.Īnd yet, it's worth it because of all the health benefits you get along the way.

"Happiness can be brought about by a good cup of coffee in the morning or a funny movie. "Whereas happiness can be easily manufactured, joy comes through setting up the right conditions for it to suddenly appear," says Forrest Talley, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist in California. Happiness is an emotion that brings bursts of intense pleasure, excitement, and satisfaction, while joyfulness is a stronger, longer-term state that results in feelings of inner peace and contentment. Lots of people confuse joy with happiness, and although they are closely related and often occur simultaneously, these feel-good emotions aren't synonymous. Joy can seem fleeting-rare, even-but there are ways to get closer to joy on a daily basis. Or, it could be just the opposite: Finally, a moment of peace and quiet in the house after a chaotic week. It could be sitting in the sun on a warm day, basking in the knowledge that your grown kids are on their way to visit. In every moment, there is something as deep and boundless as a winding river waiting to be found-a true peace that flows, beckoning you to rest and be still.Close your eyes and picture it for a moment: pure joy.

Feeling peace even in the midst of uncertainty or difficult times.

Approaching life's challenges with faith and a calm confidence.

Developing a path toward meaning and authenticity.

Letting go of regret of the past and fear of the future.

As these words and images inspire you to take daily steps toward peace, you'll uncover the key to:

Peace Is a Practice invites you to become an active peacemaker in your own life, starting right where you are, and in some of the most unexpected places. She has examined stories from her own life and the lives of people around the world and noticed a common thread: we all long for peace. Morgan Harper Nichols has learned the answer to this question. For many of us, when we're not worrying about what is to come, we find ourselves wrestling with things from the past. If you feel overwhelmed with anxiety about the future, you're far from alone. When you breathe in all the grace available to you and release everything that is outside of your control, you'll discover peace that surpasses your circumstances.