Joy is a gift we carry and share

Joy is a gift we carry and share

A joyful soul naturally spreads positive vibrations.

By: B.K. Usha   
Source: The Daily Guardian https://epaper.thedailyguardian.com/2026/06/19/e-paper-today-delhi-20-june-2026/   
Dated: June 20th, 2026

Just as a bird brings life, beauty, and melody to every branch it visits, a joyful soul uplifts every place and every person it touches. Its presence creates an atmosphere of lightness and comfort, bringing hope and positivity wherever it goes. Joy is not merely an emotion that comes and goes with circumstances; it is a subtle spiritual energy that radiates from within and influences the environment around us.

Every thought we create generates vibrations. These vibrations are like invisible waves that spread beyond us and touch others. We may not always see them, but we certainly feel them. Most of us have experienced how the atmosphere in a room can suddenly become tense when a short-tempered, critical, or dominating person enters. Even before they speak, their inner state is communicated through the vibrations of their thoughts, attitudes, and feelings. The negative energy they carry affects those around them.

In the same way, a joyful soul naturally spreads positive vibrations. Such a person does not need to make any special effort to inspire others. Their peaceful presence, warm smile, and positive outlook silently influence the people around them. They bring comfort to troubled minds, and harmony to difficult situations. Their very presence is a blessing.

Joy is not something that exists outside us. It is an innate quality of the soul. This is why genuine joy makes us feel light, free, and at ease. When we connect with our true spiritual identity and live according to our original qualities of purity, peace, love, and truth, joy emerges naturally. It is not something we have to create. It is something we find within.

Today, many people search for happiness in achievements, possessions, relationships, or experiences. Temporary pleasure can be gained from listening to beautiful music, enjoying delicious food, spending time with loved ones, or visiting a scenic place. These experiences can uplift our mood for a while. However, the joy they provide is often dependent on circumstances and therefore short-lived. Once the experience ends, the feeling gradually fades.

True joy is different. It is stable and lasting because it is rooted in the soul's original nature. When we think pure thoughts, speak with kindness, act with integrity, and maintain self-respect, we remain connected to our inner reservoir of happiness. Such joy does not fluctuate according to external situations. It remains available even amidst challenges because its source lies within.

Meditation helps us experience this inner joy more deeply. As we withdraw our attention from the distractions of the outer world and focus on the self as a peaceful, loving soul, we begin to reconnect with our original qualities. When we also connect with the Supreme Being, the ocean of peace, love, and bliss, the soul becomes recharged with spiritual power. This inner empowerment enables us to remain joyful and stable regardless of circumstances.

A joyful person does not keep joy for themselves. Just as a lamp naturally spreads light, a joyful soul naturally shares happiness with others. Their thoughts, words, and actions become instruments of encouragement and healing.

In a world where stress, anxiety, and negativity are common, becoming a source of joy is one of the greatest services we can offer. Every positive thought we create contributes to a more harmonious atmosphere. Every act performed with love and peace strengthens the collective vibrations of the world.

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B.K. Usha is a Rajyoga teacher at the Brahma Kumaris headquarters in Abu Road, Rajasthan.

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