Joy is the simplest form of gratitude

चित्ते प्रसन्ने भुवनं प्रसन्नं चित्ते विषण्णे भुवनं विषण्णम् । अतोऽभिलाषो यदि ते सुखे स्यात् चित्तप्रसादे प्रथमं यतस्व ॥ 

Meaning - If the mind is happy, the entire world (seems) happy.

Child teaches us to smile and laugh louder,

Life is hard and is harder,,

Joyness blocks the negative thoughts,

Enjoying is like dyeing with colors every knot,,

Stress and strain brings wrinkles,

So, just smile as it creates on face cute dimples,,

Joy is natural, it is an emotion that is expressed through laughter, love and goodness. Joyness acts as remedy for the several ailments and the strongest surture for the stress and the mental health.

The power of gratitude is exemplified as joy in its divine, purest and simplest form. This is seen in all phases of life, when baby initiates the very first steps, toddler walking on it's own, individual getting his first salary, marrying the love of life, aspirant cracking the dream exam, farmers getting benefitted by the government schemes, soldiers sanctioning their leaves and such list goes on. The gratitude of any individual, irrespective of their age or economic status, is expressed in the form of joy. It is an innate sense of reverence that shows our thankfulness for a contribution made to add value to our lives.

Joy is a basic and instinctive human emotion that bridges one's actions to gratitude. It is the simplest way to express our gratitude for the blessings in our lives. The famous quote states that one should not count one's troubles, but should count one's blessings. 🌹 Roses blossom with bliss and fragrance even surrounded by the thorns. Lotus exquisite with elegance in the mud and sludge because lotus has taken the nutrients from the slurry while leaving behind the unnecessary stuff. 

How Joy is linked to Gratitude? 

When we feel joy, it is a reminder that there are things in our lives worth being grateful for. This can lead to a greater appreciation of the blessings in our lives and a stronger sense of gratitude. Lord Rama, when came to know about his exile for 14 years, he filled with joyness and offered gratitude because he believed that exile is the great opportunity to have an experience of living with sages and saints and also serving them in the bestest manner. Any problems can opens up the window for the potential exhibition and better opportunities. 

                     Generally, Individuals riding on the cycle are more happier than the one sitting in the BMW. Because happiness is the state of the mind that finds it's own way even if destiny doesn't provides smooth path. Joy can be a triggering point for developing an extensive sense of gratitude. By focusing on the things that bring us joy, we can begin to recognize and appreciate the good in our lives. S. Jaishankar sir's very logical and factual statements that concretes the India's global status in a very powerful and effective manner and entire world is admitting Bharat's strongest position as India started working on nation's strong spheres and highlighting internally on the areas of improvement. 

Remember this, that very little is needed to make a happy life. 

Cultivating Joy and Gratitude

It is a continuous process. It needs an individual efforts on the good in our lives and a conscious effort to express gratitude. Here are some practical ways to cultivate joy and gratitude:

Practice gratitude: Thank you is not only a phrase but an emotion of expression and experience gratefulness. Make a habit of expressing gratitude for the things in your life that bring you joy. This could be through journaling, verbalizing your gratitude, or simply taking time to reflect on the good things in your life. An individual good words are many times evident of big hopes and beautiful depiction of humility.

Advises helps an individual while Appreciation and Gratitude builds an individual. 

Focus on the positive: Pay attention to the positive experiences and people in your life. Search the moments to relish and Celebrate your achievements and take time to appreciate the good things around you.

Surround yourself with positivity: Surround yourself with positive people, dive deep to know what is best for ourselves and experiences that bring you joy. Seek out opportunities and actions to engage in activities that bring you happiness and fulfillment without much concerned about the society. 

Practice mindfulness: Take time each day to be mindful and present in the moment. Past can't be recovered, future can't be predicted so be in present. This can be fruitful to stay concentrated on the present and reduce stress and negative thinking.

 Conclusion - Joyness is the skill of showing respect and is language to express our gratitude towards the supreme lord. Joy attracts the positiveness and goodness of our surroundings. A smiling face is far beautiful than many facial features. Gratitude is an essential aspect of our personal and professional lives. By building and improving upon this skill, we can cultivate a sense of contentment and well-being, strengthen relationships. Gratitude is an emotion, one that makes a person feel happier. Gratefulness is also a mood as well as a personality trait.