“Gratitude creates cheerfulness, which is another way of
being in joy. Some people confuse happiness with joy.

They are not the same.

Happiness usually comes from outside influences: the car,
the house, the relationship — all of these are from the outside.

You may have heard people say that once they receive that
outside thing, they will be happy.

Joy is entirely different. Joy comes from within. Joy comes
from trusting that we are always taken care of, trusting that all
needs are met, now”. ~ Eugene Holden