“Joy is a heart full and a mind purified by gratitude. It is steady elation with a current of 'at last' coursing through it. Joy’s fingers lift my heart out of my chest and hold it high so that nothing can touch it. A tincture of bliss, the scent of perfection and completion accompany joy. It has more staying power than happiness and no chance of being diminished by circumstance; I can be happy and still want more. Joy is it. This full-blown exhilaration stands in stark contrast to the tired heart and weary soul that often precede it; I know joy as misery’s opposite. Joy’s tall branches are secured by deep roots; it grows in the wake of trouble and sadness in a life fully lived. Its consuming presence can surface even in the midst of disaster. Joyful experiences pass; memory keeps joy alive. Joy is life’s reward.”

- Marietta McCarty, How Philosophy Can Save Your Life – 10 Ideas That Matter Most

(Thank you very much  to C.G. for sending these beautiful words my way!)

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