The One You Feed Finding Hope When Life Isn’t Okay and the Power of Micro Joys with Cyndie Spiegel
Aug 26, 2025
Cyndie Spiegel, author and coach known for her work on resilience and self-acceptance, shares her journey through loss and illness. She introduces 'micro joys'—the small pleasures that help us find hope amidst challenges. The discussion highlights the difference between fleeting happiness and enduring joy. Cyndie emphasizes mindfulness, gratitude, and the acceptance of all emotions as vital tools for healing. She also critiques societal pressures surrounding happiness, encouraging listeners to appreciate the simple joys in daily life.
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Storm Of Loss That Sparked Microjoys
- Cyndie Spiegel endured a brutal ten-month stretch in 2020 with multiple family tragedies and a breast cancer diagnosis.
- Those consecutive losses sparked the idea of "microjoys" as small daily respites during grief.
Joy Can Coexist With Sorrow
- Microjoys are small, accessible moments of beauty that coexist with suffering rather than replace it.
- They offer nuance beyond positive thinking when grief or crisis makes optimism impossible.
Start By Noticing, Not Feeling
- Notice microjoys even if you can't fully feel them yet; recognition precedes embodiment.
- Make a daily point to see small beauties without pressuring yourself to experience intense feeling.
