I've spent some time learning how writers have talked about "joy," and so far I've found a lot of variability. It's interesting that such a common term seems to be so much "in the eye of the beholder." Thus far to me joy implies honesty and integrity such that you're able to feel a kind of "unlimited acceptance" in the world, like you really and truly belong. A lot like unconditional love.
I've spent some time learning how writers have talked about "joy," and so far I've found a lot of variability. It's interesting that such a common term seems to be so much "in the eye of the beholder." Thus far to me joy implies honesty and integrity such that you're able to feel a kind of "unlimited acceptance" in the world, like you really and truly belong. A lot like unconditional love.