In lifting up a needy brother or sister a little higher on the ladder of their growth, helping them to grow in love, wisdom, or inner strength. True love and joy increase in adverse conditions and when given away. Happiness can be foregone in trying circumstances, but joy can be known in the midst of profound personality distress and unhappiness. Joy is of the Soul. It has been said that we would do well to work towards joy, not for it.
Happiness is but the result of achieved personality desire.
Joy is the expression of the Soul, or Higher Self. Joy is a quality that grows out of Self-realisation. Joy lets in the light. Joy is a special kind of wisdom. Points of crisis are useful in calling in the power of the Soul Obstacles don't have to stop you.