April 21

Happiness

In a time of misfortune I heard Thy voice, saying: "The sun of My protection shines equally on thy brightest and thy blackest hours. Have faith and smile. Sadness is an offense against the blissful nature of Spirit. Let My life-transforming light appear through the transparency of smiles. By being happy, My child, thou dost please Me."

--Paramahansa Yogananda, Whispers from Eternity