True virtue cheerful > disagreeable, rejoice whether things go badly or well, supernatural > physiological happiness, never lose heart, don't try inspiring others to follow Chris while rough/ridiculous/unfriendly, unhappiness from obstacles between you & God, cure for sadness = prayer, don't be gloomy, cheerfulness essential, let hearts that seek Yahweh rejoice.

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from The Way (1934), by Josemaría Escrivá