Joy is beyond happiness. The former is the fruition and complement of the latter.

Real joy comes from the fulfilment of our desires in accordance with our general good. Therefore, self-discipline and governing oneself and one�s actions according to good reason and judgement is the very key to internal joy.

"The Joyfulness of man prolongeth his days," says the book of Ecclesiasticus.

There is a strong temptation to dwell upon our misfortunes

our lacks

our limitations

our defects

our failures.

Never yield to this temptation.

Think of health, not disease;

Of strength, not weakness;

Of perfection, not imperfection.

�George Kaitholil