According to a Swedish proverb, “Shared joy is double joy; shared sorrow is half a sorrow.” Many of us hold back from sharing sorrows for fear of wearing out our friends (who aren’t the best of friends in that case). But almost everyone—including me—loves sharing joyful news. I shared with anyone who would listen theContinue reading “Double Joy”
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List of Joys
When life becomes stressful, we can overlook everyday pleasures. Because of a recent and ongoing difficult situation for me, I’m motivated to actively discover and cultivate a sense of joy. It’s the best antidote I know to prevent bitterness or despair. When it seems circumstances might suck all gladness from my heart, I become moreContinue reading “List of Joys”
Janice Airhart 