Chapter 4 Happiness Attracts

1.)  James Martin gives 11 1/2 reasons for good humor.  How do you respond to them?   Are there any other reasons you would add to his list?

2.) In #3, (Funny stories help us recognize reality) J.M. tells a story about a cheese sandwich."  (pg. 94)
Can you remember a time when someone helped you recognize something about yourself by using humor?

3.) On pg 95. Father Barry is quoted  as saying, "Part of a healthy emotional life is being in touch with all of reality-- not just the difficult parts."  What does that mean to you?

4.) On  Pg. 99,  Fr. Martin has posed a list of questions about our image of God, how would you answer them?  Please share.

Chapter 5 I Awoke

1.)  Do you have a sense of your vocation?  Is that where you find joy?

2.)  How do you think service leads to joy?

3.)  Can you recall an ordinary moment that you felt inexplicable joy?  Please share.