YOUR JOY!

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Definition of JOY

1 – the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires. Delight. The expression or exhibition of such emotion : gaiety.
2 – a state of happiness or felicity : bliss
3 – a source or cause of delight.

Origin of JOY

Middle English, from Anglo-French: joie, from Latin: gaudia, plural of gaudium, from gaudēre to rejoice; probably akin to Greek gēthein: to rejoice. First Known Use: 13th century.

Related to JOY

Synonyms: beatitude, blessedness, bliss, blissfulness, felicity, gladness, happiness, warm fuzzies.

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68 thoughts on “YOUR JOY!”

Carabalí on 04/16/2013 at 02:38 said:

Our joy without others to share is nothing: My Joy is the Joy of others.
PD: AND projects like JUMP FOR JOY.Thank you

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Jaime Shine on 04/08/2013 at 14:21 said:

Landing a great client / opportunity (small biz owner), cheering my favorite sports teams to victory and watching those I love succeed!

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Lupita Marcoux. on 03/16/2013 at 22:15 said:

Reading a good book, enjoying food, music and spirituallity. And forgetting that I’m worried or sad.

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poemattic on 03/14/2013 at 18:08 said:

Sure looks like a lot of fun. Thanks for supporting Poemattic.

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morgansherrah on 02/20/2013 at 23:12 said:

Blue sky..in sunshine that’s warming your skin gently and realizing that you nothing to do but relax – joy.

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joanfrankham on 02/15/2013 at 00:28 said:

Going to the airport to meet my 3 grandchildren, which I am going to do today, yippee! ! Thanks for following my blog.

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acstone427 on 02/02/2013 at 15:26 said:

The possibility of being in a relationship with someone who I’ve had a big crush on

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leelotchka44 on 01/30/2013 at 09:13 said:

When I stop believing my thoughts and just AM

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goforout on 01/27/2013 at 20:41 said:

When my little boy throws his arms around my neck and says, “I love you, Mommy!”

Love your concept! And how wonderful to make joy the center of your universe. VERY inspiring.

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rangewriter on 01/12/2013 at 08:45 said:

Snow. It is magic from heaven.

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blowingoffsteamandmore on 01/09/2013 at 12:49 said:

The screaming laughter of my children as they play TOGETHER.

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robin claire on 12/23/2012 at 10:26 said:

Writing

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missjordanlee on 12/17/2012 at 21:12 said:

Worshipping my Savior with the beautiful voice He gave me!

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- freedom lover on 12/19/2012 at 05:46 said:
  
  i hope by savior you mean yourself, cause jesus really didn’t do anything for you…
  
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  - freedom lover on 12/19/2012 at 05:47 said:
    
    or you parents – they most likely helped with your beautiful voice! sing loud, sing proud, but not about some man born over 2000 years ago! xx
- Gabriel Santos on 01/08/2013 at 10:29 said:
  
  I’m really GLAD that it’s your JOY. You don’t have an idea about what this sentence of yours made to my day. Thank you!
  About the Freedom Lover guy… you should know that with this kind of thought, you’re not free, you just THINK you are.
  
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  - missjordanlee on 01/08/2013 at 14:16 said:
    
    I’m glad it was encouraging to you
    
    And Freedom Lover, I would love to explain to you why I believe Jesus DID do something for me, but it seems like you’re pretty convinced He didn’t. That is, of course, your own choice.
terrypetersen on 12/16/2012 at 03:48 said:

Four words: “I love you, Grandma.”

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dixiepic on 12/12/2012 at 11:17 said:

When an animal finds a home and is united with their new best friend, a human!

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ravenvinnie on 12/08/2012 at 17:08 said:

EXCELLENT WEBSITE CONCEPT! Hapiness is contagious, not just in real life, but to a certain degree, seeing it in all ways can cause a spark. Again, freakin’ smart!

BTW, Thanks for following; prepare for awesome sauce all over your brain-pasta!….

was that a little too weird? IDK.

Anyway, thanks, and I’m now following your blog too.

-Raven Vinnie

ravenvinnie.wordpress.com

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maggiequinn on 12/04/2012 at 16:19 said:

All of the wonderful comments on this page make me want to jump for joy. I am so happy for you that you are receiving such encouragement.

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dianajoy7 on 12/03/2012 at 18:34 said:

Sharing what I have to give – smiles, hugs, joy, love.

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Our Life In 3D on 11/30/2012 at 11:04 said:

The sound of ‘Daddy’ when spoken by your daughter

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pickledwings on 11/16/2012 at 23:46 said:

Finding one of those little windows of time that can be all mine.

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jlee5879 on 11/15/2012 at 09:16 said:

When love and happiness drown me I know I feel joy.

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ripley012012 on 11/14/2012 at 04:44 said:

Seeing a puppy greet you with a tail wagging so hard and fast, it literally falls to the floor because it’s knocked itself off balance!
Dancing with my daughter and jumping up in random motions..having the body take over where the thought process doesn’t interfere.
Surprising someone and seeing the thrill in their face…yes!!!
Jamming to a great song.
Jumping up to reach that branch in the tree which seems like it’s in infinite!

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cineaste on 10/27/2012 at 14:29 said:

Chocolate ice cream, sex, and a Roseanne marathon.

Thanks for following my blog!

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Jon on 10/23/2012 at 10:06 said:

Like the Bible says in Psalms 28:7 “My heart leaps for JOY and I will give thanks…” Much of what you feel is where you focus. Thanks for the reminder to focus on the source of Joy.

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writecrites on 10/22/2012 at 02:53 said:

Just knowing that, at my advanced age and after a broken ankle and fibula, surgery and the implanting of a titanium rod and ten pins to put me back together again, I can still walk (and jump)

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amphomma on 10/01/2012 at 10:15 said:

Hearing our children squeal, “Daddyyyyyy!” when he returns home!
And…Knowing God’s unconditional, undying, sacrificial, complete, and perfect love for us!

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- jumpforjoyphotoproject on 10/07/2012 at 23:03 said:
  
  Nice.. I will use this one in my newsletter this week
  
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angela3619 on 10/01/2012 at 09:36 said:

My dog merlin jumps for joy at my return.

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Deliberately Delicious on 09/26/2012 at 17:39 said:

Trailing my hand through shimmering, bioluminescent-rich ocean.

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- jumpforjoyphotoproject on 09/29/2012 at 12:08 said:
  
  Love it! This will be in this weeks newsletter
  
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  - blowingoffsteamandmore on 01/09/2013 at 12:47 said:
    
    I love this too. I miss the ocean!
changeforbetterme on 09/04/2012 at 12:56 said:

Walking in a forest with the bliss of only nature’s noise surrounding me. Sunshine dappling the ground through the trees overhead. Peace, tranquility.

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- jumpforjoyphotoproject on 09/08/2012 at 10:32 said:
  
  Nice.. I will use this one for this weeks newsletter Thanks for sharing.
  
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  - changeforbetterme on 09/08/2012 at 11:56 said:
    
    great! thank you!
Laurie Merritt Photography on 08/30/2012 at 14:56 said:

Road trips – always new, always refreshing, always the unexpected, the road less traveled by far the best and the scariest. A simple, but great post, Eyohalha!

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- jumpforjoyphotoproject on 09/02/2012 at 09:31 said:
  
  Yes! Love it! .. using this one for this weeks newsletter Thanks for sharing.
  
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thepoliblog on 08/13/2012 at 15:42 said:

Joy is when you are happy, and KNOW that you are happy.

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nancycurteman on 08/11/2012 at 16:19 said:

Thanks for the “like.” It made me jump for joy.

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leahJlynn on 08/10/2012 at 22:10 said:

The fact that I’am loved and Blessed from above makes myself and heart jump for joy daily Thank you for asking and inviting me, which makes me want to ……..

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- jumpforjoyphotoproject on 09/14/2012 at 09:11 said:
  
  Wonderful, thanks for sharing.. I will use this one in this weeks newsletter
  
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Lindy Lee on 08/06/2012 at 19:36 said:

Being alive to live another day…

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- jumpforjoyphotoproject on 09/23/2012 at 12:28 said:
  
  Thank you.. I will use this one in my blog this week
  
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John J. Rigo, Texas' Poet on 08/05/2012 at 13:26 said:

Making a connection with one that I believe is an eternal friend from many life times.

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- jumpforjoyphotoproject on 08/19/2012 at 19:43 said:
  
  I will share this one in my newsletter this week.. thanks.
  
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hillarysangel on 07/30/2012 at 08:43 said:

Watching whales breaching from a cliff top, galloping uphill, Spring!

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- jumpforjoyphotoproject on 08/03/2012 at 21:20 said:
  
  Oh wow… Sounds beautiful and awe-inspiring and a perfect reason to be joyful I will use this one in one of my newsletters soon too! Thank you for sharing xo
  
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craftcrazygran on 07/29/2012 at 01:41 said:

Having my two grandsons jump onto my bed in the morning to wake me up. Hello Ouma! is the sweetest sound in the world

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- jumpforjoyphotoproject on 08/27/2012 at 06:38 said:
  
  I will use this one in the newsletter this week Thanks for sharing xo
  
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michaelstevenplatt on 07/26/2012 at 20:02 said:

Seeing other people experiencing their own joy

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- jumpforjoyphotoproject on 08/05/2012 at 20:20 said:
  
  I like it! I will post it in my newsletter
  
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the usual bliss on 07/24/2012 at 11:19 said:

My husband-to-be waking me up every morning with a fresh cup of hot coffee!

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- jumpforjoyphotoproject on 07/29/2012 at 09:28 said:
  
  Thank you for sharing! I also love being woken up to coffee by a loved one… I will use this answer in the weeks newsletter
  
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  - the usual bliss on 07/29/2012 at 09:37 said:
    
    Fun! Yes, I’m the opposite of a morning person. He’s the only person who actually thinks it’s cute (and knows the value of a cup of coffee next to me when I open my eyes!)
luketugwell on 07/20/2012 at 00:39 said:

Arsenal beating a rival, scoring an amazing from goal!

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bubblechild on 07/18/2012 at 21:13 said:

Sharing a bottle of rose wine, a few pieces of artisanal cheese, and some fine chocolate truffles with someone I love.

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- jumpforjoyphotoproject on 07/19/2012 at 09:44 said:
  
  NICE!
  
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Scott on 07/15/2012 at 16:00 said:

Having a poem, story, or essay of mine published!

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- jumpforjoyphotoproject on 08/02/2012 at 09:23 said:
  
  Yes, I can imagine the joy in that I will use this one in my next newsletter
  
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sally glover on 06/14/2012 at 20:38 said:

Watching 500 dolphins leaping out of the water chasing after oolichans running up the Grenville Channel on the wild British Columbia coast…from a float plane enroute to the Oprah show!!

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- jumpforjoyphotoproject on 06/18/2012 at 22:27 said:
  
  Love it! Look for your quote in the next newsletter
  
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Christopher King on 06/13/2012 at 10:00 said:

The Kings playoff run, capped with a Stanley Cup victory!

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