Joy, on the other hand, is a constant. Its an unmovable state of being. Joy is a contentment that is unshakable. Its not affected by circumstance or others. Joy is not dependant upon outside influence, but resides in a soul that is at peace.
True clarity is found in that joy, that peace within the soul.
What we see in life around us, we see as through a clouded veil. We are but a piece of the jigsaw puzzle that is life. We recognize that we do, in fact, need others. We acknowlegde that pain and disappointment are part of life. We resolve not be overcome, nor to give up when the going is tough.