Thought-a-Week

All seeking after joy is the function of the soul. When the desire for joy wakes up in our minds, we commit a blunder in running after worldly objects and enjoyment. It is only when we receive a spiritual sight of Krishna that we understand that His service must, of necessity, be the sole aim in life.

--Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura

Real and Apparent (Essay), p. 18

Here is a conversation between Srila Prabhupada and some of his disciples about the soul's search for happiness: http://www.krishna.com/seeking-right-thing-wrong-place