“Adam, where art Thou …?” Adam symbolizes the false belief in material existence – with all of its woes. Spiritual being, Consciousness, is primal, eternal, truth and love. Joy, indeed.
We are “created” in the image and likeness of the Divine. Is this referring to the spiritual Self or the bodily outline? Where is your real Self? Judge righteously.
“Store up your treasures in heaven. For where your treasure is, your heart will be also …” Wisdom, patience, love, truth are treasures of Mind. You are rich now.