Subs for Joy

I sometimes wonder whether all pleasures are not substitutes for joy.

I thought this quote was very interesting because it makes me consider C. S. Lewis's point and how the only true joy can come from God. I think that there is partial joy in this life but I think that it is only complete joy if it is completely devoid of selfishness, pride, and lust. As I sit writing this now I cannot think of one single thing that brings me joy without any selfish pleasure, pride, or adds some kind of longing to our lives. There might be one true exception to this, but I would not know and this would be parenthood. I do think parents can at times, receive true unselfish, prideless joy from their children.