the joyful mind

Joey and i have been on a mission; a very therapeutic journey actually- gardening. We have managed to transform our centre garden into something so so beautiful. According to Sean it has been elevated to a higher stratum. I think so too even if I have to say it myself.
There is so much joy emanating from such a simple exercise. When I got involved in the Centre activities, it was because I wanted to and not because someone put a gun on my head. There were times when I would choose to be in the Centre rather than attend to some social obligations. It used to irk my friends no end but I remained nonchalant and continued doing what I wanted to do.
When I started doing what I did, I did it for the joy of it. I didnt expect anything in return. Somehow it has managed to boost my self confidence, self worth and self esteem because I am doing something that is so important to me.
My swamiji always says whatever you do, do it without desire or attachment. Do everything without expecting anything at all. When the desires are removed, the mind becomes still and from the stillness emanates a joy that is so fulfilling that the mind does not need anything after that.
As I helped Joey transform the garden, I did it with full dedication, commitment and enthusiasm. I had a vision of how it had to turn out and I had done the best to my ability but I left it to providence to make it happen. Somehow things happened beyond my expectations and the joy I got is unexplainable.
The fact that I am two shades darker now and my body aches at every joint...hmmm swamiji...still joyful..still joyful!