What is a joyful mind?

When your mind does not need to be right.

When you no longer need to compare yourself with others.

When you no longer need to compete – not even in your own head.

When your mind can be creative but without needing anyone to know.

When you can live in contentment with whatever the moment offers.

When you do not need to analyze or judge things in or out, positive or negative.

When your mind does not need to be in charge, but can serve the moment with gracious and affirming information.

When your mind follows the intelligent lead of your heart.

 

Taken From: The Naked Now: Learning to See as the Mystics See by Richard Rohr