Better Than Happy 542. Unconditional Joy
Dec 5, 2025
Discover that joy is your true purpose and isn't determined by external circumstances. Explore the distinction between fun and joy, and learn how your perceptions shape your emotional experiences. Hear fascinating examples, like different reactions on a Disneyland roller coaster, emphasizing that emotions stem from within. Master the concept of 'pre-coaching' to decide how you want to feel in challenging moments. Plus, learn how the power of 'maybe' can transform daily frustrations into opportunities for joy.
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Joy Is Bigger Than Fun
- Jody Moore defines joy as broader than fun, happiness, or relief and inclusive of challenge and pain.
- Joy functions as a fulfilling, refining force that supports growth beyond temporary pleasure.
Joy Isn't Caused By Conditions
- Joy is not created by external conditions and recognizing that gives you personal power.
- The deeper you accept that emotions aren't produced by outside events, the more extraordinary your life can become.
Different Reactions At Disneyland
- Jody Moore describes a Disneyland visit where the same rides produced joy in some and sickness or tears in others.
- She uses this to show identical conditions yield different emotional reactions across people.