Joy is a marvelous increasing of what exists, a pure addition out of nothingness.
Interpretation
Joy enhances our reality by bringing forth positivity and abundance from emptiness.
This quote by Rainer Maria Rilke emphasizes the transformative power of joy. It suggests that joy is not merely a reaction to existing circumstances but rather a creative force that can manifest positivity and abundance from a void, enriching our lives and experiences in profound ways.
In practice
In a motivational speech on achieving inner peace, this quote can inspire attendees to seek joy within themselves.
Spring has again returned. _x000D_ _x000D_ The Earth is like a child that knows many poems._x000D_ _x000D_ Many, O so many. For the hardship_x000D_ _x000D_ of such long learning she receives the prize._x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Strict was her teacher. _x000D_ _x000D_ The white in the old man's beard pleases us._x000D_ _x000D_ Now, what to call green, to call blue,_x000D_ _x000D_ we dare to ask: She knows, She knows!
Verses are not, as people think, feelings (those one has early enough) -- they are experiences. For the sake of a verse one must see many cities, men, and things, one must know the animals feel how birds fly, and know the gesture with which the little flowers open in the morning.
a good marriage is that in which each appoints the other guardian of his solitude
He reproduced himself with so much humble objectivity, with the unquestioning, matter of fact interest of a dog who sees himself in a mirror and thinks: there's another dog.
The only journey is the one within.
And now we welcome the new year, full of things that have never been
I have everything I need, so there are no blanks left unfilled.
Pets are always a great help in times of stress. And in times of starvation too, o'course.
When I lay my head on the pillow at night I can say I was a decent person today. That's when I feel beautiful.
Physical comforts cannot subdue mental suffering, and if we look closely, we can see that those who have many possessions are not necessarily happy. In fact, being wealthy often brings even more anxiety.
I think it's better to feel good than to look good.
People don't notice whether it's winter or summer when they're happy.
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