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Conundrum Quote by Dan B. Allender

“Joy must be chosen, but the deeper conundrum is that it can't be controlled or cajoled as to when it will come or how long it will stay.” quote by Dan B. Allender
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““Joy must be chosen, but the deeper conundrum is that it can't be controlled or cajoled as to when it will come or how long it will stay.””

Dan B. Allender

About This Quote

Source Book: “Choosing Joy” by Dan B. Allender, 2015

States that joy must be chosen, yet its timing and duration are beyond control.

In simple terms: Choose joy, but accept its unpredictability.

Key Takeaway

Embrace joy when it arrives.

Themes

emotion choice unpredictability

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

spiritual psychological

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • mental health
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

joy spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you respond when joy is absent?
  • What practices help you welcome joy?
A Different Perspective

Joy cannot be forced, leading to frustration.

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