Age Quote by Richard Rohr
“I have committed myself to joy. I have come to realize that those who make space for joy, those who prefer nothing to joy, those who desire the utter reality, will most assuredly have it. We must not be afraid to announce it to refugees, slum dwellers, saddened prisoners, angry prophets. Now and then we must even announce it to ourselves. In this prison of now, in this cynical and sophisticated age, someone must believe in joy.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Falling Up, 2011
He commits to joy, urging it to be shared widely despite societal cynicism.
In simple terms: Choose joy and share it.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate and spread joy.
Themes
joy
hope
spirituality
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- community outreach
- supporting marginalized groups
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Transformation
inner peace
community building
Questions to Reflect On
- How can joy be sustained in adversity?
- What practices foster genuine joy?
A Different Perspective
Joy may feel unrealistic during severe hardship.
