Joy is life changing, and the good news is that everyone can have it.
Talking Points:
- Joy is the love for life and those around you that can’t be dictated by an outside source. Joy differs from happiness in the sense that joy doesn’t depend on your circumstances or surroundings in life.
- You can be a joyful person, even when you’re going through hard times because you can see the bigger picture.
- Get more joy in your life by being thankful for what you have, surrounding yourself with joyful people and serving others.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Who is the most joyful person you know? Why do you think they are that way? Were they born with this joy or did they choose to have it? Explain.
- Would most people consider you a joyful person? Explain.
- What’s the number one stressor in your life right now? Is this detracting from your joy? How can you eliminate it without messing up other parts of your life?
- How does being thankful change your outlook on life? How does serving others affect your outlook on life?
- What are some simple things you can start to do to incorporate more joy into your life? Explain.
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
