The blog will pick a word of the week, to share & explore the selected word. Here’s an expression for the word – emotion. Defined as a strong feeling deriving from one’s circumstances, moods, experiences, expectations or relationships. An instinctive or intuitive feeling as distinguished from reasoning or knowledge. The word ’emotion’ was coined in the 1800s by Thomas Brown. “The best & the most beautiful things in our world must be felt with the heart” – Helen Keller. Our emotions make us human, the driving force of our life.
Joy is a distinct emotion, often deeper & more enduring than happiness. It is closely linked to a sense of well-being & contentment. Joy is a powerful & uplifting emotion that brings a sense of satisfaction & pleasure. Living in alignment with one’s authenticity or values, feeling compassionately connected to a larger purpose & experiencing meaning in life can foster true joy. Witnessing or feeling something really beautiful or profound can trigger a sense of awe & joy. A source of inspiration, fuelling creativity & motivation.
