We live in a completely crazy world, I really like the quote @mantle put in by G.I. Gurdieff.
Joy in spite of everything is super important and you have to work on it, yes or yes. There's no alternative, in my opinion.
Today two old ladies approached me on the street. One was part of a group of old ladies who had an outing and were waiting for the bus. She told me to forget the bad memories of the past, to enjoy the present and have fun. She had such good energy. The other old lady also approached me on the street. She told me she was going to make herself a delicious meal at home after taking a shower and enjoying the day.
These two ladies were in a state of joy. It's not easy, and it doesn't mean that being joyful is running away from reality. But this reality, which is hard and dark, is easier to bear when you're cheerful.
Joy in spite of everything is super important and you have to work on it, yes or yes. There's no alternative, in my opinion.
Today two old ladies approached me on the street. One was part of a group of old ladies who had an outing and were waiting for the bus. She told me to forget the bad memories of the past, to enjoy the present and have fun. She had such good energy. The other old lady also approached me on the street. She told me she was going to make herself a delicious meal at home after taking a shower and enjoying the day.
These two ladies were in a state of joy. It's not easy, and it doesn't mean that being joyful is running away from reality. But this reality, which is hard and dark, is easier to bear when you're cheerful.