Prolotheos: “[[Primitive man]], evolved from the lower [[primates]], was rarely capable of [[expressing]] real [[joy]]. Nonetheless, the capacity of [[manifesting]] joyous [[feelings]] has always been a feature of the [[human personality]]. In fact, only after the [[genetic]] upstepping by the [[Adamites]] did humans become more joyful creatures. The sense of the ludicrous is an important [[dimension]] of human life and its regular enjoyment provides the necessary [[equilibrium]] with the more serious and strenuous activities of daily living. The importance of [[entertainment]] activities is well acknowledged in the [[Morontia Worlds]] by the existence of a special recreation corps called the [[Reversion Directors]], whose ministry of diversion is most appreciated by all classes of beings. We may distinguish three primary sources for human [[joy]]. | Prolotheos: “[[Primitive man]], evolved from the lower [[primates]], was rarely capable of [[expressing]] real [[joy]]. Nonetheless, the capacity of [[manifesting]] joyous [[feelings]] has always been a feature of the [[human personality]]. In fact, only after the [[genetic]] upstepping by the [[Adamites]] did humans become more joyful creatures. The sense of the ludicrous is an important [[dimension]] of human life and its regular enjoyment provides the necessary [[equilibrium]] with the more serious and strenuous activities of daily living. The importance of [[entertainment]] activities is well acknowledged in the [[Morontia Worlds]] by the existence of a special recreation corps called the [[Reversion Directors]], whose ministry of diversion is most appreciated by all classes of beings. We may distinguish three primary sources for human [[joy]]. |