Joy vs. Happiness: Why Chasing Sparks Isn’t Enough
What if the feeling you’re chasing isn’t meant to be chased at all? Carmen shares why happiness is a spark and joy is a lighthouse, and how learning the difference changed her life. From a tender childhood memory - horseback riding boots - that cut into the back of her knees while her heart soared - to a recent doctor visit that spiraled into anger, she shows how accessing joy can steady your breath, shift your perspective, and help you move forward when everything feels heavy.
We talk about happiness as external and fleeting: bonuses, sunny walks, a favorite song that hits just right. Then…
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