There is a difference between happiness and joy. Happiness is an instant feeling when something goes right, when you get something you want or something else happens that creates an instant feeling of "I feel like I could fly!" Joy is a lifelong choice that says "life may not always be great but I have so many things to be thankful for that I can't help but smile every day." I am joyful because although I have Aspergers, am bipolar, and have ADHD, have to live on meds, and so many other things wrong with my life, there are so many things right. I have loving parents and friends. I have a church where I truly belong despite my stupid choices in the past. There are so many it would take ten years to name them all. There is always something to be thankful for whether you believe in God or not. In the holiday spirit, take some time to write down what you're thankful for, and encourage your child to do it too. Putting life in perspective can sometimes be a wonderful learning tool for someone with disabilities.
God bless :)
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