Monday, December 14, 2020

Rejoice Always



As we continue through the month at Path of Positivity, we are rejoicing! Grab a cup of coffee, tea, cocoa as I take you through my exploration of this word...REJOICE!

Rejoice...we hear it in the old Christmas carols, we read it in the Bible, and yet I seldom really think about what it means!  For me my first thought when I hear the word 'rejoice' is the carol I talked about in this post at the beginning of the month.  But what does the word rejoice really mean?  

I challenged myself to think about the origin of this French word.  Here is what I found:  Middle English (in the sense ‘cause joy to’): from Old French rejoiss-, lengthened stem of rejoir, from re- (expressing intensive force) + joir ‘experience joy’.

Interesting!  Now, my next thought is this:  What is the difference between joy and happiness?  Off to find an origin/definition for happy.  

Happy:  Middle English (in the sense ‘lucky’): from the noun hap1 + -y1.  
Definition:  feeling or showing pleasure or contentment *  fortunate and convenient * INFORMAL inclined to use a specified thing excessively or at random.

Now this is where it got interesting for me!  There really is a huge difference between feeling joy and happiness even though I often interchange these words quite freely!  

I found the comparison of these words on Diffen fascinating as I researched and pondered these feelings/words.  It seems the difference I see over and over is happiness is temporary and based on outward influences, whereas joy is lasting and comes from peace and inward circumstances.   

I saw this quote from J.D. Salinger, the author of Catcher in the Rye, "The fact is always obvious much too late, but the most singular difference between happiness and joy is that happiness is a solid and joy a liquid." 
 
Now, how do I apply this to my life right now?  
How do I rejoice when life seems so difficult currently?  Maybe through prayer/meditation of acceptance and giving thanks for what I do have instead of spending time pondering what I am missing.  These difficult times will not last forever and in that I find comfort and joy!  

Wishing you all great joy during this holiday season!   

Come share your ideas on this theme at Path of Positivity!  Or you maybe you would rather enter our AG.  Either is great as long as your project/post is inspiring, positive, or uplifting in some way!  

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Material List
Copic Markers
Cardstock from CTMH
Adhesives:  Fabri Tac, ATG Tape Runner
Lace
Ribbon
CTMH Ink
Cricut Standard Mat
Cricut Blade
Cricut Access 

 Sharing with these challenges/pages: 
Through the Purple Haze:  Holiday - Make It Blue
Moving Along with the Times:  Winter Holidays are usually spent with family and friends drinking hot coffee and cocoa by the fire!  Lots of smiles and family time!
Colour Crazy:  AG hand colored
Christmas Craft Creations:  Winter Blues (Nothing says winter like hot chocolate in a winter mug!)
Sisterhood of Crafters:  AG Christmas/Winter
International Art & Soul:  AG with a Bow

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thinks about our theme!
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12 comments:

  1. Beautiful! Love the vibrant colors. Thank you for sharing with us at The Sisterhood of Crafters.

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  2. It looks fab, very tempting, thank you for joining us at MAWTT, xxxx

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  3. Lovely post! Beautifully colored project and paired so well with the coordinating papers. Thanks for sharing with us over at the Challenge of Christmas Craft Creations.

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  4. OH WOW this is AWESOME! LOVE the colors ... so bright & happy! Well done! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Sisterhood of Crafters challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

    Darlene
    SISTERHOOD OF CRAFTERS
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
    Please stop in for a visit!

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  5. I want that cup for myself, so cute. Very pretty card.

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  6. So pleased that you have shared your great artwork with us here at Through the Purple Haze.
    Stay safe and well.
    Good luck hun and do come back again!
    Jackie DT @ TTPH

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  7. Pretty card and great colors. Thanks for sharing over at Colour crazy.

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  8. Lovely card, love the theme, thanks for sharing it at colour crazy craft challenge Louise x

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  9. Katrina, as always, I'm in awe of your coloring. You brought this image to life. Thanks for joining us at JDS Challenges. Julie, DT member

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  10. Lovely warm and cosy card. Great use of layers and colouring. Thanks for joiining us this month at CCC. Tristan DT.

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  11. What a fun and lovely card. Wishing you a Happy New Year. Thank you for joining us at intaas ch. 98
    Debbie DT Member

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