be:-Incredible India monthly contest of September #2| Inner peace or outer Joy!

What is your preference, inner peace or outer joy? Choose one with a rationale!

I would anytime choose inner peace. It is inner peace over outer joy, which only depends on external circumstances like recognition, success, material possessions, or the approval of people.

All these things can change quickly over time. Inner peace, on the other hand, is a peace that comes from within, rooted in self-acceptance, balance, and clarity of mind. As I am like this with inner peace, I can handle both good and bad situations with calmness, which will, in turn, make them more meaningful and lasting for me.

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Do you believe anyone can achieve outer joy but not inner peace? Justify!

Yes, it's very possible for a person to achieve outer joy through fame, wealth, ot achievements, and still struggle with restlessness, emptiness, or anxiety. For example, some celebrities who appear to have it all may still feel lonely or depressed. To my understanding, outer joy is just like a bright decoration, which, if the foundation of inner peace is missing, the joy will become empty.

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Share some lessons related to the above two!

To me, true happiness is a happiness that is built from the inside out, and not the outside in.

One can be left unfulfilled chasing only outer joy. This inner peace helps one to appreciate joy when it comes and endure hardship when it stays. Self-awareness, gratitude, and balance are keys to cultivating both inner peace and outer joy. Joyful experiences naturally attract a peaceful mind.

I'm inviting: @ruthjoe, @dave-hanny, and @mercybliss