FINDING JOY IS LIKE OXYGEN TO THE BODY

The speaker shares a personal story of being in a dark place and contemplating the purpose of life. They had a realization that joy is a crucial reason for living amidst suffering. They shifted their life towards seeking joy and made it a guiding principle by asking if activities brought them joy. The speaker emphasizes the importance of finding joy in one's body, comparing it to tracking an animal. Even individuals with tough experiences can lose touch with joy. The narrative underscores that joy is essential for everyone, akin to oxygen, regardless of life circumstances.

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Dr. Martha Beck has been called “the best-known life coach in America” by NPR and USA Today. She holds three Harvard degrees in social science and has published nine non-fiction books, one novel, and more than 200 magazine articles. Her recent book, The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self, was an instant New York Times Best Seller.

Timestamps for this episode are available below.

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Timestamps:

[00:00] Start

[06:06] My contribution to teen atrociousness.

[06:40] Connecting with Boyd Varty.

[12:27] The path of not here.

[16:38] Finding joy in the body can save your life.

[21:17] The pregnant pause that ended Martha's obsession with intellect.

[26:51] Sensitivity and suffering.

[30:14] The year of living lie-lessly.

[35:36] An illuminating change of perspective.

[46:14] The path to taking a black belt integrity cleanse.

[49:42] Owning your right to say "No."