But without sorrow, how could we know joy? Happiness and sadness correlate. They coexist, and one would never be without the other. It's just like night and day.
We would never have the day breaking without the night having been there first. And the same goes for life and all its moments. A life without misery would be one dull plateau without adventures and things to work hard for.
We would just be living bland lives, and we wouldn't know how to appreciate joy. We appreciate something when we know what its absence feels like. Lack brings about want.
In life, we have to go for the things that make us happy and do more of that. Life is too short to keep dwelling on the sad days. We should strive for our own happiness because no one will do it for us.
No matter how much someone else wants you to be joyous, it has to come from within you. You could have everything in the world, and all the love people could ever give you but still lack joy.
True joy comes from within. You teach yourself to be happy and content with what you have. That's how you can nurture joy within you. Happiness from material things is only guaranteed for that period you have those things.
When you no longer have them, you no longer have that joy. Also, when you center your joy on someone, you will lack it when the person is not around you. Learn to be happy on your own.
Go to places that give you a deep calm, like out in nature. Do things you enjoy doing and love yourself unconditionally. Few things can compete with the joy you can give yourself. Our 'joy quotes' inspire and encourage you to go after your own happiness.