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→Psychology: Happiness vs. joy
[[File:Joy to the world.jpg|thumbnail|right|300px|The 1719 English hymn "Joy to the World" is a popular Christmas carol. It was written by the English minister and hymnist Isaac Watts.]]
[[File:Joy to the world.jpg|thumbnail|right|300px|The 1719 English hymn "Joy to the World" is a popular Christmas carol. It was written by the English minister and hymnist Isaac Watts.]]
'''Joy''' is a feeling of exuberant [[happiness]] experienced at a particular time. It is referenced frequently in the [[Old Testament|Old]] and [[New Testament]]s, most notably in Luke 2:10-11:
'''Joy''' is a feeling of exuberant [[happiness]] experienced at a particular time. It is referenced frequently in the [[Old Testament|Old Testament]] such as (in [[Pentateuch]]) :
Leviticus 23:40-41:
:"...and you shall rejoice before the LORD your God for seven days. You shall celebrate it as a feast to the LORD for seven days in the year."
As well as in:
Psalm 32:11:
:"Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous; And shout for joy, all you upright in heart".
Psalm 104:33:
:"I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have any being."<ref>https://mechon-mamre.org/e/et/et26a4.htm</ref>
2 Samuel 6:14:
:"And David danced before the LORD with all his might.."
and [[New Testament]], most notably in Luke 2:10-11:
:"When an [[angel]] appeared to shepherds in the Galilean countryside to announce the birth of a [[Savior]], he said, ''"Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which shall be for all the people; for today in the city of [[David]] there has been born for you a Savior, who is [[Christ]] the [[Lord]]."''
:"When an [[angel]] appeared to shepherds in the Galilean countryside to announce the birth of a [[Savior]], he said, ''"Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which shall be for all the people; for today in the city of [[David]] there has been born for you a Savior, who is [[Christ]] the [[Lord]]."''
=== Bible verses on joy ===
=== Bible verses on joy ===
"For the kingdom of God is not food and drink but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit." - Romans 14:7 (NRSV)
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope." - Romans 15:13
Other Bible verses:
*[https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/joy-bible-verses/ Bible verses on joy], BibleStudyTools.com
*[https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/joy-bible-verses/ Bible verses on joy], BibleStudyTools.com
*[http://biblehub.com/greek/5479.htm Joy], Biblehub.com
*[http://biblehub.com/greek/5479.htm Joy], Biblehub.com
'''Videos:'''
'''Videos/audio:'''
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbjmSS6LZDGpX6-fY2nRTbIITbBLZG9T2 Joy (Bible/theology) - video playlist], video playlist
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbjmSS6LZDGpX6-fY2nRTbIITbBLZG9T2 Joy (Bible/theology) - video playlist], video playlist
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt5DwS6MFoBDd66jgrDqxAt3H6QXdz9hc Fullness of Joy: A Biblical Theology of God - video playlist], Video playlist, Reformed Forum
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt5DwS6MFoBDd66jgrDqxAt3H6QXdz9hc Fullness of Joy: A Biblical Theology of God - video playlist], Video playlist, Reformed Forum
*[https://legacy.sermonaudio.com/sermons.asp?keyword=Joy Sermons on joy], Sermonaudio.com
== Key ways to cultivate joy ==
== Key ways to cultivate joy ==
[[File:Glass Half Full bw 1.jpeg|thumbnail|right|250px|The half a glass of water helps illustrates of two different mental [[attitude]]s, [[optimism]] (half full) and [[pessimism]] (half empty)]]
[[File:Glass Half Full bw 1.jpeg|thumbnail|right|250px|The half a glass of water helps illustrates of two different mental [[attitude]]s, [[optimism]] (half full) and [[pessimism]] (half empty)]]
*Spiritual development/growth and spiritual practices such as Bible reading, prayer, church attendance, etc.
*Spiritual development/growth/maturity and spiritual practices such as Bible reading, prayer, church attendance, etc.
*Character development. See: [[Virtue]]
*Character development. See: [[Virtue]]
=== Articles ===
=== Articles ===
*[https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-can-you-find-joy-or-at-least-peace-during-difficult-times-202210062826 How can you find joy (or at least peace) during difficult times?], Harvard Health Publishing, Harvard Medical School
*[https://livehappy.com/mindset/how-to-cultivate-joy-in-a-challenging-world/#:~:text=I%20lean%20into%20my%20rhythms,For%20more%2C%20judithfrizlen.com. How to Cultivate Joy in a Challenging World]
*[https://livehappy.com/mindset/how-to-cultivate-joy-in-a-challenging-world/#:~:text=I%20lean%20into%20my%20rhythms,For%20more%2C%20judithfrizlen.com. How to Cultivate Joy in a Challenging World]
*[https://tilmabehold.tilmaplatform.com/resources/4-ways-to-cultivate-joy-in-our-lives#:~:text=It%20just%20requires%20some%20intentional,t%20happen)%20during%20the%20day. 4 Ways to Cultivate Joy in Our Lives]
*[https://tilmabehold.tilmaplatform.com/resources/4-ways-to-cultivate-joy-in-our-lives#:~:text=It%20just%20requires%20some%20intentional,t%20happen)%20during%20the%20day. 4 Ways to Cultivate Joy in Our Lives]
== Psychology: Happiness vs. joy ==
[[File:Smiley-face.jpg|thumbnail|250px|right|The smiley, often called a Smiley face, is a symbol frequently used to express happiness. ]]
''See also:'' [[Happiness]]
According to Cynthia Vinney, PhD:
{{Cquote|“Joy is a deep primary emotion individuals experience when they feel truly connected in relationships, are in alignment with their values, and/or have a sense of meaning and purpose,” Lindsey Rae Ackerman, LMFT, vice president of Clinical Services at Clear Behavioral Health, explains.
A complex emotion, joy signals pleasure but can also come with “a combination of grief and gratitude,” says Daniel Boscaljon, PhD, cofounder of Alchemy of Love. “Joy is the ability to affirm the goodness of life even in the midst of sorrow.”
Research has mixed definitions of [[happiness]], but according to Ackerman, it's “an emotional state that can occur through momentary experiences and is often dependent on external factors such as an achievement or gaining material satisfaction.”
“Happiness often occurs spontaneously, in a moment arising through a convergence of time and place,” Boscaljon adds.
Joy and happiness may be synonyms, but they are different experiences. “The two are fairly distinct, according to most researchers,” says Matt Sosnowsky, LCSW, founder and director of Philadelphia Talk Therapy.
Happiness is temporary and ephemeral, whereas joy is more enduring.
Sosnowsky adds that happiness can come from things in a “here and now” state like eating an ice cream cone or spending meaningful time with a loved one. He explains that joy, in comparison, comes from a sustained internal and external relationship that creates fulfillment.2 Think of things like being a part of a community, raising a child, or engaging in a personal hobby you're passionate about.
“If happiness is the emotion we experience during lunch with a good friend, joy is the aggregate satisfaction we feel from all of our meaningful relationships,” Sosnowsky says.<ref>[https://www.verywellmind.com/joy-vs-happiness-8724682#:~:text=Happiness%20and%20joy%20are%20both,a%20constant%20state%2C%20Ackerman%20notes. Experts Reveal the One Key Difference Between Joy and Happiness] by Cynthia Vinney, PhD</ref>}}
== Scientific study of joy ==
== Scientific study of joy ==
Videos:
Videos:
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbjmSS6LZDGpxUsIVJ9UjpuXl6BJ4k1lA Scientific study of joy - video playlist], Video playlist
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbjmSS6LZDGpxUsIVJ9UjpuXl6BJ4k1lA Science and psychology of joy - video playlist], Video playlist
*[https://www.youtube.com/@theartandscienceofjoy7165/videos The Art and Science of Joy - YouTube channel]
== External links ==
== External links ==