We live in a society with a clear tendency towards pessimism. Perhaps, this negativity stems, among other factors, from the economic crisis that directly affects many families. The truth is that emotions in themselves are neither good nor bad, but pleasant and unpleasant depending on the effects they produce. Today I would like to focus on an emotion that is directly linked to happiness: joy. Feeling that in turn is directly opposed to sadness. Continue reading this article and discover the causes of joy.
Joy has different causes. For example, while sadness arises from a painful cause, perhaps the death of a loved one, a job dismissal, a sentimental disappointment, a natural catastrophe..., on the contrary, joy always arises before a good lived in the present, that is to say, a well lived in the form of now.
The reciprocated love causes joy, in fact, love in all its forms and degrees is enriching. In the same way, pleasure it is also a cause for joy. But while in today's society special attention is paid to sensible pleasure, it is convenient to clarify, as the philosopher well expressed medieval Thomas Aquinas that there are different types of pleasure, not only sensitive but also intellectual: for example, observing the beauty of a work of art, enjoy with the perfect melody of classical music, enjoy a pleasant conversation, get a good note on a exam...
Good health it is another cause of joy since illness puts man in contact with his own fragility. Job success It also brings emotional satisfaction, especially at a time when it is very difficult to find a job opportunity to put your vocation into practice. There are different causes of joy, no doubt, the optimism It also helps you to live observing life from gratitude and hope.
This article is merely informative, in Psychology-Online we do not have the power to make a diagnosis or recommend a treatment. We invite you to go to a psychologist to treat your particular case.
