“I want people to fall in love with themselves and to be really proud and full of joy for the space they take up. If someone else appreciates the space you take up, then that’s icing on the cake.”- Jonathan Van Ness
“I like joy; I want to be joyous; I want to have fun on the set; I want to wear beautiful clothes and look pretty. I want to smile, and I want to make people laugh. And that’s all I want. I like it. I like being happy. I want to make others happy.”-Doris Day
“Every breath we take, every step we make, can be filled with peace, joy and serenity.”- Thich Nhat Hanh
“Joy doesn’t betray but sustains activism. And when you face a politics that aspires to make you fearful, alienated and isolated, joy is a fine initial act of insurrection.”-Rebecca Solnit
“The most valuable possession you can own is an open heart. The most powerful weapon you can be is an instrument of peace.”-Carlos Santana
“My mother is a big believer in being responsible for your own happiness. She always talked about finding joy in small moments and insisted that we stop and take in the beauty of an ordinary day. When I stop the car to make my kids really see a sunset, I hear my mother’s voice and smile.”-Jennifer Garner
