Welcome to the 4th Edition of the Year of Joy newsletter 2024!
The Art and Science of Joy
Our mission is to empower people to live more joy-filled lives.
Welcome to our?Year of Joy newsletter!
In the wake of our valuable four-week journey learning about the keys to spiritual wellbeing, we're excited to move into a new chapter focused on enhancing our mental wellbeing. As we delve into strategies for improving mental health, watch out for inspiring content, transformative insights, and enriching events designed to nurture your inner joy. Join us as we continue on this enlightening path of discovery, offering touching stories, sage advice, and a sneak peek at the engaging activities ahead. Stay tuned for an even deeper exploration of wellbeing that promises to uplift and inspire! ?
Recap of a Four-Week Journey of Spiritual Wellbeing Inspiration??
Reflecting on the past four weeks of our journey into the heart of spiritual wellbeing, we've explored the invaluable keys of purpose, gratitude, kindness, love, and freedom. Our exploration was enriched by the wisdom and insights of our esteemed experts: Chris Schembra, Mariah Edgington, Robert Mack, Rochel Lawson, Curt Mercadante, and Linda Cohen. A heartfelt thank you to each of these incredible individuals for guiding us through such transformative concepts and helping to illuminate our path toward spiritual enlightenment. As we express our gratitude, let's continue to draw upon their teachings, embracing the profound lessons of kindness, love, and freedom, and carry these values forward in our ongoing quest for spiritual fulfillment. ?????
Finding Balance and Purpose with Rochel
Rochel Lawson invites?us to look inward, reminding us that true peace and joy are found beyond the external world's hustle and expectations. By focusing on our inner self and purpose, we can navigate life's complexities with greater serenity and joy. Dive deeper into this philosophy with Rochel in our enlightening podcast on Purpose. Join us for a journey of self-discovery and profound insights!
Embracing Your Worth with Robert?
Robert Mack inspires us to recognize and celebrate our unique qualities. Keeping a daily journal to acknowledge your achievements and attributes can be a transformative exercise in building self-esteem and joy. For deeper insights into nurturing a positive self-image, tune into our enlightening podcast with Robert Mack, where he explores the themes of love and personal acceptance. ????
Learn about Kindness from Linda? ?
Join us in our 'Positive Impact on People' podcast?featuring?Linda Cohen. Discover how kindness transforms lives and businesses in this enlightening episode. Linda, an esteemed author and international kindness expert, shares valuable insights on creating a culture of kindness for profound personal and professional impact.
The Essence of True Freedom
Unveil the power of choice with insights from our expert, Curt Mercadante, on what it means to live freely. Imagine a life where each day is shaped by desire, not obligation. It's about crafting a life filled with actions you 'want' to take, rather than those you feel 'compelled' to. How does this vision of freedom resonate with you and your daily life? Share with us how you choose to live a life of 'wants' over 'musts'.
Reflecting on Acts of Kindness and Freedom
Over the recent weeks, our forum has been a vibrant space of shared experiences and insights, focusing on the transformative power of kindness and the quest for personal freedom. Members recounted moments of unexpected kindness that reshaped their lives, highlighting how acts of generosity from friends, strangers, and loved ones provided solace during challenging times and inspired a cycle of giving. Alongside, discussions on personal freedom unearthed various barriers individuals face, from self-doubt and societal expectations to physical limitations and financial constraints. These conversations offered a deep dive into how our perceptions of freedom are influenced by internal and external factors, encouraging a reflective exploration of what truly liberates us. As we navigated through these themes, the community's stories and struggles underscored the profound impact of empathy and the ongoing journey towards finding and embracing our own sense of freedom.
Community Insights
In our latest survey, we've discovered an inspiring trend: kindness has a profound impact on our own wellbeing. Many participants reported a significant uplift in their spirits from engaging in acts of kindness. For some, the impact was more subtle, yet still positive. Only a few noticed no change, underscoring the varied experiences of our community. Not a single person felt worse after being kind, and it's noteworthy that nearly everyone is joining in on these good deeds. This reinforces the beautiful truth that kindness not only enriches the lives of recipients but also enhances the wellbeing of those who give. Let's keep this cycle of kindness spinning—it makes our world a better place.
New Chapter on Our Journey - Mental Wellbeing Inspiration?
As we turn the page to a new chapter in our journey, we embark on an exploration of mental wellbeing, a vital component of our joy. In this chapter, we will dive deep into the themes of Bravery, Creativity, Curiosity, Embracing Change, and Positive Intelligence, guided by the wisdom and expertise of our distinguished experts—Clara Chorley, Shannon Hernandez, Doug Keith, Deborah Rubin, and Natalie Siston. Our experts, each a beacon of knowledge in their respective fields, will share their unique perspectives and practical advice to guide you through this transformative process. With their support, we will learn not just to navigate the complexities of mental wellbeing but to thrive amidst them, embracing every challenge as an opportunity for growth. Join us on this enlightening path as we delve into the essence of mental wellbeing, armed with the tools and insights to build a more resilient, creative, and positively intelligent self!
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Embracing Bravery with Clara Chorley
Clara Chorley shares the essence of bravery, emphasizing the blend of patience, creativity, and steadfast perseverance needed to initiate or halt the most significant changes in our lives. It's not just about the bold actions but the courage to persist, to think creatively, and to patiently work towards our goals that truly defines bravery. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on bravery and how it can lead us to a life of fulfillment and courage on our podcast to find out more!
Up for some Creativity??
Join us for an inspiring session with Shannon Hernandez on our latest podcast episode, where we dive into the heart of creativity. Shannon unravels the mysteries of harnessing your creative potential, offering insights and strategies to break through barriers and unleash your imaginative power.
Joy Camp is the Summer Getaway for Your Soul
One of our Year of Joy trainers is hosting an adult summer camp…because it's time to feed your JOY!
M. Shannon Hernandez doesn’t think summer camps should be just for kids–and she also knows adults want an ELEVATED Summer Camp Experience.?This means NO whistle wake-up calls, drafty tents, or cafeteria food!? ? Joy Camp takes place July 18-21, 2024 at a beautiful retreat center in Arlington, Vermont. This is the ultimate camp for business owners who want a blend of friends-for-life, juicy adventures, epic stories, and nourishing personal growth. At least once per year, you need to recharge–away from the biz, away from the fam, away from the daily demands of life.? ? How nice would it be to take some time away to feed your own creativity, and connect with diverse like-minded business owners–who want to also have fun?? ?
Join us for Joy Camp! We are only hosting 15 campers for this intimate experience.
Dive Into a New Episode of Good Morning Joy by Shari Alyse!
Good Morning Joy?is a brand-new TV talk show on a mission to reignite our world through joy, kindness and positivity. Hosted by our very own spokesperson and Joy Magnet,?Shari Alyse, it features celebrities authors, artists and thought leaders who are making a positive impact in the world through their work. Shari also has fun chats with people on the streets?and shares their perspectives on life and what brings them joy. Plus, each episode spotlights a positive news story from around the world on?“The Joy Report”.?
Good Morning Joy is about good people, good stories and good fun!
Airs every Friday on Apple TV, Roku, YouTube, BINGE, KNEKT TV and more!
Subscribe here:?www.GoodMorningJoyShow.com?
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9 个月Thank you so much for including me in this newsletter. I loved reading the results from the question you asked, "How does performing acts of kindness effect your wellbeing?" 66% of your respondents said it greatly enhances their well being. I hear pretty much that same sentiment.
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9 个月I'm very honoured ?? to be a part of this discussion sharing my wisdom about embracing change with grace The Art and Science of Joy ?? a group of like minded presenters dedicated to making a difference. ?? ??