November 6, 2024
Pastor Gabby Cudjoe-Wilkes is one of many authorities who say that joyful activities can help people through difficult circumstances.
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Joy. The Oxford Dictionary describes it as “a feeling of great pleasure and happiness.” Merriam-Webster says it is “the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune.” Thesaurus.com gives a string of synonyms for joy, including elation, humor, bliss, and cheer.