“Real genuine joy and delight can only be found in Christ. If you unite with Him through prayer your soul will find fulfillment. People with a secular spirit joy and self-indulgence. Some spiritual people seek it in theological discussions, talks and so on. But when these things have finished they are left with a void wondering what to do next. No matter what these activities are, sinful or indifferent, the bottom line is the same…Satisfying the hearts worldly desires does not result in spiritual joy; it only brings anxiety.”
(Elder St  Paisios  ~ With Pain and Love)