Happiness Vs. Joy

Joy arrives unbidden and unannounced, unlike the happiness we strive to earn. In Queer life, joy often finds us in moments we least expect - a friend’s embrace after a hard day, the first notes of a favorite anthem, or the glow of a pride flag against the night sky. We cannot command it or hold onto it forever, but when we recognize its presence, it transforms us. That fleeting gift reminds us that our existence is worthy of celebration. By opening ourselves to those spontaneous sparks of delight, we honor the irreplaceable magic at the heart of Queer joy.