To Be A Joyologist

"Seek and Ye Shall Find"

Ologist - Any person in search of or knowledgeable of.

Joy - Joy (Greek: chara, Latin: gaudium) 

Greek for 'joy' is chara, derived from the word charis for 'grace.' Produced by God. True 'joy' is divine in its origin that flourishes best in hard times. The Greek strongly implies that this supernatural joy is due to the Holy Spirit working in us. According to Nehemiah 8:10, "The joy of the Lord is your strength".

A Joyologist: An ordinary person who believes joy is their birthright.

How to be a Joyologist. Look to our source- God the foundation and font of all, including Joy. Next, follow the course-aligning our actions, attitudes and interactions with the attitude of gratitude.

Attitude - Joyologists aren't free of bumps or bruises. They navigate through negative thoughts by 'recalculating'- concentrating on the positive ones.

Gratitude - Joyologists don't worry over and over, lament over what-might-have-beens or get caught up in "someday...". Joyologists learn to slow down and appreciate things in life: a breathtaking sunset, a special conversation, a delicious meal. Joyologists treasure their relationships. Grateful for every moment, Joyologists don't put off the experiences that add to their lives.

Are you a Joyologist? Well, you certainly can be -  no degree required.

Grateful to, acknolwedgement of and permisssion from Father Joe Sica from Becoming Healers for Jesus Lent 2012, 23es Publications.