Happiness and joy are not the same. The former is circumstantial; it is the elation that accompanies good fortune. The latter is the evidence of God's presence in the human experience. Joy goes beyond mere happiness and can arise in the midst of any circumstance. The transformation to a more extraordinary life begins with a decision to simply live in joy, regardless of what is happening in the moment. That decision can begin right now. Ask yourself this: "Why would I want to postpone the experience of joy?"