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What does it mean?
Acknowledging both joy and sadness but choosing joy overall.
In plain terms
I have felt both emotions but choose joy.
What can you take from it?
Choose joy even when sadness exists.

Where it applies

  • personal reflection
  • coping
  • decision making

Putting it to work

  • acknowledge both sides
  • choose positivity

Questions to consider

  • When do you choose joy?
  • How do you handle sadness?

Another view

Some situations make choosing joy difficult.

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