How do I choose joy? I know that I want it. I don't want to be sad, angry, frustrated, hopeless, etc. Do I need to say it out loud, "I'm choosing joy"? Do I need to repeat "choose joy, choose joy, choose joy" throughout the day, every day, until I feel it? Choosing to feel one emotion over another isn't easy. Generally we are at the mercy of our emotions, unable to control them. They are on autopilot and take us for a ride, whether we like it or not. Telling a sad person to cheer up, you’re most likely to hear, “I can’t" or "you not going through what I am.” Telling an angry person calm down and let it go, and you may be the recipient of a outburst of anger. Even though we’re each probably "guilty" of encouraging someone to be happy at one time or another, we know it’s not that simple. If it was, there wouldn't be any grieving in the world. Despite all of this, it is possible to be joyful in difficult times. Choosing joy is like c...