The text discusses the concept of joy and how it is different from happiness. It emphasizes that joy is more akin to contentment and satisfaction, and it endures even in the face of transient events. The text also explores the three elements that contribute to joy: grace, flow, and connection. Grace encompasses generosity of spirit, respect for others, and humility. Flow refers to being deeply immersed in something challenging but achievable. Connection emphasizes the importance of strong relationships and a higher cause or purpose. The text concludes by suggesting that by focusing on these elements, one can architect joy in their life.
| Signal | Change | 10y horizon | Driving force |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecting Joy | Shifting focus from happiness to joy | More emphasis on creating, learning, | Desire for deep satisfaction and contentment |
| and connecting with others | |||
| Joy encompasses grace, flow, and connection | Emphasizing the importance of grace, | More emphasis on generosity, respect, | Desire for meaningful connections and a higher purpose |
| flow, and connection | humility, creating, learning, and | ||
| seeking wisdom, and investing in | |||
| relationships | |||
| Generosity, respect, humility engender grace | Encouraging the practice of generosity, | More emphasis on humility, respect, and | Desire to cultivate a sense of grace and humility in interactions |
| respect, and humility | generosity in society | ||
| Creating, learning, challenges enable flow | Emphasizing the importance of creating, | More emphasis on creating, learning, | Desire for engaging in activities that promote a state of flow and immersion |
| learning, and facing challenges | and facing challenges for personal | ||
| growth and fulfillment | |||
| Relationships, purpose, spirituality elicit | Recognizing the significance of | More emphasis on building strong | Desire for meaningful relationships and a sense of purpose |
| connection | relationships, purpose, and spirituality | relationships and finding a sense of | |
| purpose in life |