Success vs. Joy
- LXII -
The Opposite of Joy is Thought
T he opposite of joy is thought. Thoughts corrupt the mind. Thoughts deceive the mind. The mind is the most powerful tool the human body can employ when it is still and focused. Yet it is the hardest to control. When not reined in, it entertains continuous chaos. From the stupid to the outlandish, the mind conjures up all kinds of distractions.
The mind is always playing tricks on you to keep itself busy and prevent Joy from making an appearance. Joy is derived from stillness, from calmness and from equanimity. In that moment of joy, there is no thought in your mind.