Joy

"The quality of life is in proportion, always, to the capacity for delight." ~ Julia Cameron in The Artist's Way

It doesn't have to be 'bouncing off the walls, jumping up and down' joy and delight, but also the deep, inner peace and joy that comes through self-realization. The inner bliss of pure contentment that comes from recognizing our place in and connection to all of life. We can take joy in all the miraculous occurrences and beings around us, each one delightful, and contemplate how each one, each moment, right now, enhances our quality of life if we only step inside and let our Self see.

When asked, Gandhi summed up the secret of his life as "Renounce and enjoy!" (the essence of the Isha Upanishad) This is often initially a misunderstood concept because renunciation doesn't necessarily mean withdrawal from life but taking part fully and deeply.