What is Joy? And where does it come from?

I have been thinking this week about Joy. How do you define joy and where does it come from?


This weekend a friend of mine came over with a new book called Positive Psychology. A collection of research on the human spirit. Think of that, scientists and psychological researchers doing research on the positive aspects of our existence!


The compilers of this book say "I am more optimistic than ever that one day a group of scientists will advance our understanding of a spiritual principal that has been at the core of my own life's purpose: agape love." "Love hoarded dwindles, but love given grows." You see....this where the author finds joy!


Where does joy come from for you and how do you define it?