A Quote by Eckhart Tolle on joy

When you say, I enjoy doing this or that, it is really a misperception. It makes it appear that the joy comes from what you do, but that is not the case. Joy does not come from what you do, it flows into what you do and thus into this world from deep within you. The misperception that joy comes from what you do is normal, and it is also dangerous, because it creates the belief that joy is something that can be derived from something else, such as an activity or thing. You then look to the world to bring you joy, happiness. But it cannot do that. This is why many people live in constant frustration. The world is not giving them what they think they need.

Eckhart Tolle : Gaia Child
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Chinarut : Dance Innovator
about 12 hours later
Chinarut said

this is great!  what i hear in this is joy is not associated with an activity - one is the source of joy in life no matter what you choose to do.  thanks for sharing this quite during a time a dear friend of mine I have not danced with for many many years, joy, is in town!

Crystal : Crystal Clear
about 1 year later
Crystal said

You are more than welcome. This has definitely made me feel better after I read it :)

haran13 : Trying to be BEING
over 2 years later
haran13 said

Yes.. It is true. Thats why the children are always in joy, whatever they do.