Such a trend is illustrated in the recent comedy film, While We're Young, in which a fortysomething couple initially find renewed joy in the enthusiastic discovery and creativity of some people 20 years younger than them.
I believe that challenges present us with two options: 1) To do nothing and stagnate emotionally, spiritually and psychologically, 2) To make a conscious decision to transform our way of thinking in order to find renewed joy and purpose.
Found renewed joy in her great-grandchildren, Evan, Sophie, Kara, and Ava.
Imagine the renewed joy and laughter when there had once been tears and hurt.
With increasing competence, your initial wretchedness and inadequacy gave way to renewed joy in medicine.
She felt a renewed excitement and joy as her fears of failure rolled away with each tear.
But, these waters of God will most assuredly bring grace, joy, and a renewed sense of abundance.
But as a spell of electric storms rolled in, hard rains fell, and the calendar filled with vigils, potlucks, and fund-raisers, there were also outbursts of joy and a renewed sense of togetherness.
The teachings that I have discovered as a result of the challenges I faced have allowed me to experience joy and a renewed sense of purpose.
The main thing I got out of Alex's book was a renewed appreciation for how much joy people find in lives that are filled with suffering.
These are special treasures for building a renewed and better world: laughter, joy, peace, love, care, forgiveness, hope, honesty, helping, kindness, manners, gratitude, happiness, excitement, friendship, welcoming, healing, listening, apology, family, community and sharing.
