T175 PNC - Highest Crying Stems From Joy — Joy-Born Regret Heals and Elevates (1 seg)

Beginner: The highest level of crying is when it arises from joy — from an overflow of gladness that becomes so full it spills over into tears. Even remorse and regret are best when they emerge from joy: when, from great joy in God and love of God, a person regrets and longs over having rebelled and strayed in earlier days. This joy-born regret is not depression or self-punishment — it is the opposite. The person is so full of joy and closeness to God that the contrast between this holy state and his past distance causes a natural, healing weeping. This type of crying is transformative: it deepens the joy and purifies the soul simultaneously. The person who cries from joy is not diminished by the tears; he is elevated. Contrast this with crying from sadness or despair, which drains the spirit. The teaching: cultivate the joy first, and let the healthy contrition arise naturally from the fullness of that joy. Intermediate: Highest level of crying = when arises from joy. Remorse best when emerges from joy: from great joy in God, person regrets past rebellion. Joy-born regret ≠ depression. Joy so full that contrast with past distance = natural healing tears. Joy-crying = deepens joy + purifies simultaneously. Not diminished by tears — elevated. Contrast: crying from sadness = drains. Teaching: cultivate joy first; let healthy contrition arise naturally from joy's fullness.