42. Always maintain only a joyful mind.

This slogan offers me encouragement to maintain a steadfast mind, recognizing the temporary ups and downs of my experience as impermanent and letting every situation in my life wake me up. The quality of “joy” referred to here is not loud and boisterous; it’s more like a quiet glow of satisfaction and contentment in the belly. This state allows me to notice and appreciate everything in my life and remember to practice the three difficulties. This joy is the beginning of compassion and the seed of sanity.