Joy is not the absence of difficulty; it is the presence of ... - Barbara Fredrickson

"Joy is not the absence of difficulty; it is the presence of meaning in the midst of it."

Barbara Fredrickson Happiness

Psychologist American Born 1964 (age 62)

More from Barbara Fredrickson

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."

"Positivity is not about denying the negative. It's about noticing the positive."

"Love is the great beautifier."

"Your positivity can be a light for others when they're in darkness."

"Babalú!"

"My greatest joy is making people smile."

"Laughter and love make a home."

"The best things in life are free."