How mistaken are those who seek happiness outside of themselves - in foreign lands and journeys, in fame and fortune, in great possessions and pleasures, in diversions and vain pursuits, all of which have a bitter end! Constructing the tower of happiness outside of oneself is like building a house on ground constantly shaken by earthquakes. Happiness is found within ourselves, and blessed is the man who has understood this. Happiness is a pure heart, for such a heart becomes the throne of God. Thus speaks the Lord regarding those who possess a pure heart: "I will dwell in them, and will walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people." (2 Cor. 6:16). What can they possibly lack? Nothing, nothing at all! For they have the greatest gift in their hearts: God Himself! (St. Nektarios of Aegina, Path to Happiness).
