Peace and Love
2007-01-24 01:18:46 · 16 answers · asked by digilook 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Putting it anywhere else postpones it to some point in the future.
Love and blessings Don
2007-01-24 01:23:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
In a funny sort of way I really like that phrase.
I'm a Christian and so I believe that heaven (closeness to God who is the source of all beauty, truth, love, kindness, hope etc) isn't about a mere destination but that we begin to grow into heaven the minute we invite Jesus unconditionally into our lives
So although there are a lot of nasty things in life, I'm continually learning more about and getting closer to this amazing person. Every circumstance you have the opportunity to see an aspect of him that you didn't see before.
As my friend Tom (the theologian NT Wright) says "to understand life is to worship God. If you don't have this reaction it's a fairly sure sign that you haven't fully understood what he has done in that circumstance"
I'm not meaning to sound trite - there are some really aweful situations out there - and life isn't all rosy but on this journey of getting to know Jesus it's a bit like an old couple who are still in love, every once in a while you see them act a certain way in a new circumstance and you think "Wow - you're amazing" as you see something you hadn't noticed about them before.
I hope this doesn't sound like preaching - but I think it's important to be real with people. Real Christianity doesn't revolve around a moral code or even getting to heaven when you die (although they are consequences) it's actually about this amazing person who thinks the world of you and a journey of discovery of who they are... both now on earth and in heaven where there will be no distractions and I will see him clearly.
So yes the Joy is in the Journey.
2007-01-24 09:34:47 · answer #2 · answered by Grace 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its Human nature for us to always strive for something. If all our goals were already reached, what would there be for us to do except reminicse about the past. Enjoying the journey is about living in the present. Focusing only on the end result makes the journey a long, tiresome and boring road to follow. The journey takes time, the end result is over in an instant.
2007-01-24 09:53:29 · answer #3 · answered by Jimbo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think so. You can put two people in an airport and delay their flight - one will find something to do and be joyful even in an unpleasant experience and the other will be upset and fretful. They are on the same journey, but have different reactions.
I believe that true joy comes from the inner peace of knowing our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. But even then, some are more joyful that others - it takes will power and maturity to find joy in even difficult situations.
2007-01-24 09:28:16 · answer #4 · answered by padwinlearner 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think when you are in the middle of the journey you dont see it that way, but always looking back, you can say "wow" that was a blast! Like college or High School, looking back, I think "wow that was awesome time, i had so much fun" though at the time i was worrying about the outcome, getting in to college, graduating, etc. so yeah... the joy is in the journey...
2007-01-24 09:23:56 · answer #5 · answered by amitaconchita 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Daniel (above). However, in personality theory, there is a category that divides people into two camps: those who enjoy process, and those who enjoy completing a process. Neither is more "right," per se, but it does help a person understand their preconceptions and motivations. For example, I HATE the process of writing, but upon completion, I am thrilled to go back and re-read my work over and over (that's a little prideful).
Sooo, for me personally, the journey is a drudgery, and for the most part, I look forward to its conclusion more than I enjoy smelling the roses along the way.
2007-01-24 09:30:56 · answer #6 · answered by brainiac5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The joy of the journey is coming home.
2007-01-24 09:23:57 · answer #7 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the journey. I have been on some that I was glad when they ended. However, I guess that would be the joy of the journey - the end.
2007-01-24 09:22:50 · answer #8 · answered by kny390 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hail the Goer! Things are best learned in motion. Joy in the dance.
2007-01-24 09:28:56 · answer #9 · answered by Invisible_Flags 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Joy is real nature of soul. Only smiling souls know self. Grumbling, serious, sadists and agitated souls can never reach there. So save smile.
2007-01-24 09:31:33 · answer #10 · answered by dd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋