Some of this joy is a result of having a cup that is not just full to the brim, but overflowing. If my cup is overflowing, then I don’t just have what I need. I have excess. Overflow. But sometimes, we don’t always acknowledge it the way we should.

I’m reminded of the many times over the years I’ve heard people stress the importance of knowing the difference between joy and happiness. I must admit, for a long time, I was one of those who thought of the two interchangeably.