In GLADNESS OUR NEED is to share joy.
The gift of gladness is freedom and gratitude.
It reminds us our hearts were made for delight, not just endurance.
Gladness shows up in small moments, a quiet morning, a kid’s laugh, a breath where nothing feels wrong for a second. It's also isn't scared of sadness. It holds sadness at the same moment as joy.
Example ---> I'm so glad my kids are playing in the driveway right now, I'm also sad knowing this won't last forever. Gladness is holding both at the same time. Gladness helps me feel two emotions at the same moment. I'm happy they're playing and sad knowing it doesn't last forever. They don't contradict, rather they collide!
When we notice it, gladness restores us. It strengthens us. It whispers, “Your heart still works.” Gladness doesn’t deny pain. It tells the truth...you can feel joy even in the middle of the mess. Practicing gladness...
It starts with naming it, receiving it, sharing it and builds resilience from the inside out.
Gladness is the courage to say, “I’m allowed to enjoy my life…even here, even now.”