We tend toward negativity, self-pity, jealousy or fear. We think things that hold us back and dampen our spirit. It takes conscious, consistent, and creative effort to make a life worth living. Our guest on this episode is Ross Gay, the author of many poetry and essay books.
In This Episode, You'll Learn
- How his “delight” project was about learning to pay attention
- Discovering that joy and delight are abundant if you are looking and paying attention
- Defining joy and all that accompanies this profound emotion
- How talking about joy and gratitude helps with the difficulties in life
- The importance of laughter and how it connects us to joy
- Why we need to slow down and listen to our bodies
- How busyness is a way of avoiding or escaping
- How writing can be a tool for self discovery and gaining a deeper understanding of ourselves
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