Joy is an ongoing process, not a destination from "summary" of The Book of Joy by Dalai Lama,Desmond Tutu
Joy is not something that we achieve and then behold forevermore. It is not a place, a state, or even a feeling that we can hold onto. Rather, joy is a dynamic and ever-changing process that we must actively engage in. It is a journey that we must continue to embark upon, day in and day out, through both good times and bad. This concept of joy as an ongoing process challenges our societal conditioning that tells us we must constantly strive for happiness as if it were a destination to be reached. We are often led to believe that if we just achieve certain goals, acquire certain possessions, or reach certain milestones, then we will finally be happy and content. But this is a fallacy. Joy cannot be found in external circumstances alone. Instead, joy is something that we must cultivate within ourselves, regardless of our external circumstances. It is a way of being, a way of living our lives with gratitude, c...
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