When is it self-evident that we are in a state of joy? Is it when we have all that we desire (as in material items), or can joy be obtained when we are in a state of nothingness? I could already argue that having material possessions will not bring the ultimate happiness that we desire; ultimate happiness only comes from sharing a bond of love between those around us; the ultimate love spawning joy would be the love for someone that we would be willing to give our lives and die for (that is complete selflessness, that is love).
I think that there are three things that need to be apparent in order to reap ultimate happiness and joy.
1. Love of God
2. Love of others
3. Love of self
= Joy and Happiness
As you noticed all of them have to do with love. Where love is, happiness can be there as well. But if you changed the word “love” to fear (not hate, that is a common misconception – fear breeds hate, not the reverse), then we would see the pathway to unhappiness.
1. Fear of God
2. Fear of others
3. Fear of self
= Unhappiness
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