Always remember, you and I are created for greater things. The boring, superficial, lackluster, droning message that we hear from the world that tells us that happiness will be found in the selfish pursuit of more wealth, more honor, more power, more pleasure is a lie. If you want true joy, Jesus tells how in today's Gospel reading. I must warn you, if you choose to follow this path, it will be like paddle boarding against a roaring river. Choose it anyway.