“And Lucy felt that deep shiver of gladness that you only get if you are being solemn and still.”

—C.S. Lewis - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

I just love that quote. C.S. Lewis was a man whose joy was deep and profound and ultimately stemmed from his love of God. Mindless entertainment and constant noise cannot bring about that “certain deep shiver of gladness”.  Being solemn does not contrast to having a good time, it is a means to having a good time. The normal “fun” in our society is so dominant because when people stop moving and seriously consider their reality, they have no joy to be found. But when you know Jesus, you can be serious and be extremely joyful, and you can be silly and playful in a much fuller way. True Christianity that is filled with the Holy Spirit bears fruit of joy that far surpasses what the deadened life can know.