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The Balanced Mind: Episode 4 – JOY

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Dive into Episode 4: JOY, where we move beyond fleeting happiness to explore a deeper, more enduring emotional state.

This episode thoroughly defines joy—not just as a feeling of great pleasure, but as a profound, internal state of being that can even coexist with struggle. You'll learn the key distinctions between joy and happiness: joy is long-lasting and internal, tied to meaning and values, while happiness is typically short-term and external, dependent on circumstances.
5 Nov English South Africa Self-Improvement · Self-Improvement

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