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A few years ago I read a quote by Paul Sailhamer, who said that joy comes from knowing God is in control of our lives. I was going to work hard on changing my mindset and not allowing what happened to me to control my life. Joy is deeper than happiness, lasts longer than excitement, and is more satisfying than pleasure and thrills. Women’s, rolled sleeve, ‘boyfriend fit’ t-shirt available in stonewashed denim, white or stonewashed green. The Choose Joy collection, with stunning artwork from Stephanie Ryan, reminds us to find and celebrate joy among hardship and adversity in our lives.we are going to experience joy in this lifetime, there’s only one possible way: We will have to choose it.

A young woman who knows she is dying of a terminal disease decides to “choose joy” and share with the world a summation of everything she is learning about life and death. This site is not intended to provide and does not constitute medical, legal, or other professional advice.

Grounded in the science of well-being and the author’s experiences of grief and burnout, this is a reassuring guide to listening to ourselves and meeting our unique needs with small daily choices, not just another one-size-fits-all, quick-fix formula. But if our purpose is to have joy in our lives then we have committed to one another in a way that seeks something better than simple self-satisfaction. In a world full of tragedy, choosing joy is no small task – but, as Sara knew, the importance lies in the choosing. Living in the moment helps us recognize that God can be found in this moment, whether it contains joy or sorrow.