The Healing Power of Joy: How Happiness and Bliss Reduce Stress

In a world where stress has become the background noise of everyday life, we often overlook one of our most powerful tools for healing: joy. Not the fleeting, once-in-a-while kind of joy, but the deep, nourishing kind that comes from laughter, presence, connection, and simple pleasures. Modern science now echoes what ancient wisdom has long known—happiness isn’t just a luxury; it’s medicine. When we embrace joy, bliss, and enjoyment as daily practices, we don’t just feel better—we begin to function better, physically, emotionally, and mentally.