Joy-Contest

A continued state of joy is not solely based on
feelings and emotions.

It is more than a haha or a hee hee; It's much 
bigger than that.

Although that kind of happiness/joy is great- 
but it's based on circumstance or a situation 
that makes one elated.

It’s like happiness spilling over, such as a first 
kiss, falling in love, getting married, a child 
being born, spending time with loved ones, 
or accomplishing something.

Things such as these make one feel good.

However, how can one have a continued state
of joy when all hell breaks out?

Joy is choosing to be content regardless
of the circumstances.

It goes beyond circumstance- it shows up when
chaos is running rampant.

It has hope that things will work out when 
things look uncertain.

It is not losing it when bad news arrives.

It can see beyond what is seen and
still, have faith everything will be alright.

A continued state of joy is much more than a
feeling it is a choice.




Inspired by the Joy Continuum contest
02/08/2021
POTD
Placed 5th in Premier Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021


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Date: 2/27/2021 8:01:00 AM
Yes, hope and joy pair together! Congratulations, Alexis!
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Date: 2/26/2021 10:21:00 PM
Great verse, Alexis. Congratulations on your win . Hugs Eve
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Date: 2/26/2021 8:33:00 AM
Congratulations, Alexis. Yes, it is a choice and so it is our decision.
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Date: 2/26/2021 8:04:00 AM
I really believe it is a choice too Alexis. Terrific write. Congratulations on the win! Linda
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Date: 2/26/2021 7:11:00 AM
Thank you for participating in the contest Alexis! We are all enriched with your beautiful poem. Thank you!
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Date: 2/26/2021 7:37:00 AM
Hi Seeker, Thank you so much. You hosted a good contest. I appreciate my placement in your contest. Have a great day:-) Alexis
Date: 2/18/2021 3:22:00 PM
You leave me with much to think about. I think of joy as something that I am not quite familiar with. Maybe a brief moment? Or maybe I have chosen to distance myself from all association. Maybe it is not so elusive. A wonderful write. Congratulations on POTD
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Date: 2/18/2021 11:30:00 AM
Totally agree...Yet it's a mixture of tears and smiles...Congratulations Alexis Y. on POTD.
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Date: 2/16/2021 6:08:00 AM
"A continued state of joy is much more than a feeling it is a choice." So wise words. Love all the lines, especially this one is profound! Love ~ Mala
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Date: 2/15/2021 12:26:00 AM
Alexis, your words are wise and there is much depth here. Joy is down at one's very core. "It goes beyond circumstance- it shows up when chaos is running rampant." I love these words: "Joy is making a choice to be content regardless of the circumstances." I am keeping this in my faves to return to when circumstances grow dark. Big congrats on your deserving POTD, my friend! Blessings ~ John
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Date: 2/10/2021 5:10:00 PM
Joy to the world --- and especially to you, Alexis. How I missed this, I don't know, but a belated congrats to you on POTD. Keep smiling. Choose to be happy! :) gw
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Date: 2/10/2021 11:26:00 AM
- A poem with wisdom ... from a heart and soul ... congratulations so much on yours p.o.t.d., Alexis :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 2/10/2021 5:43:00 AM
I thought you poem was superb - Congratulations my dear friend on POTD -your write reflects such positivism, I loved it! Love and hugs, Jennifer.
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Date: 2/10/2021 5:01:00 AM
So true, Alexis! Congratulations on POTD!
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Date: 2/10/2021 4:59:00 AM
The cold soul holds know warmth or remorse! Congratulations on POTD!
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Date: 2/10/2021 4:34:00 AM
Congrats on POTD, dear lady. God bless you with love and prayers, Gina
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Date: 2/10/2021 12:42:00 AM
Hey wow! Congratulations on your well deserved POTD... Such a though provoking write...
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Date: 2/9/2021 11:40:00 PM
Congratulations on POTD
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Date: 2/9/2021 7:55:00 PM
"Joy is much more than a feeling, it is a choice" Yes, I completely agree. You are have expressed this so beautifully my dear friend. Your thoughts bring a smile to my heart. Congratulations Alexis, on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy
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Date: 2/9/2021 5:10:00 PM
Congratulations on POTD. Hugs Eve
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Date: 2/9/2021 4:44:00 PM
Congrats on your POTD. Lovely
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Date: 2/9/2021 4:35:00 PM
GREAT JOB SIS!!! Congratulations on POTD!!
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Date: 2/9/2021 2:54:00 PM
Congratulations, Alexis...on your POTD. Love it!
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Date: 2/9/2021 2:27:00 PM
Alexis, congratulations on POTD!
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Date: 2/9/2021 1:08:00 PM
Congratulations on your POTD win. What a "Wonderful" write. I love how you ended it. It is a choice. Have a blessed day with your win......................
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Date: 2/9/2021 12:02:00 PM
Congratulations Alexis ! This is a remarkable write and I do so agree with you !!
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