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Jan. 2, 2008
"Happiness"? or Joy...
A short thought on "happiness".
Happiness depends on happenings... but Joy is independent of such. Joy is grounded in our heart of hearts, and flies in the face of all tribulation and suffering.
I would never wish happiness on another. It seems cruel as it is transitory and while seemingly meaningful, is nothing more than a vapor.
True, our very nation's creed recognizes the right to pursue happiness. And it does have it's place. But if we see happiness as the definer of success, then our souls become thereby earthbound. Satisfaction becomes boldly elusive. Happiness fails and Joy had died long, long before. The author of Joy is God. Just as He has written Love, Joy brings music to the Dance. Hope provides the stage on which they dance, until the eternal comes. And then the true definition of Success will be seen in what remains. |
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Feb. 7, 2008 - Hi!
I see you know Kristen Gregory, too! It is such a small world!!! How do you know her? She was a teacher at my children's classical school! I also see that your read Katie Bettendorf's blog- I know her from a parenting websight. I can't remember how I meet you but I was excited to see you know Kristen. She was always so lovely to talk to . Fr. (my dh) used to go to her class to speak about Orthodoxy.
~Pres. Lisa
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