Joy Beyond Feelings, Freedom Beyond Sin

True joy is rooted in a relationship with Christ rather than in fluctuating emotions, prompting a deeper, more restorative joy even in personal gloom. This understanding allows acceptance of one's emotional state while fostering spiritual growth. In heaven, free will exists, but it is oriented solely towards goodness, distinguishing between higher freedom, the liberty from sin, and the freedom to choose between good and evil that characterizes earthly life. In the divine realm, the absence of evil transforms free will, replacing conflict with a harmonious choice among various goods.