Longing. When it first appears, we often ignore it. When it fights for our attention, we dismiss it. When it finally overpowers us, we may – at first – despise it. But a longing for what? Joy. Real joy. No, not the “joys” defined by this world: ones constructed of gold, or fame, or temporal success. They are fleeting. And, in all honesty, they really are mere reflections of the attention and the envy that we receive from others. For... Read more