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Cultivate more joy in your life with this practice led by meditation teacher and author Spring Washam.
How to Do This Practice:
- Reflect on an area of your life that brings you joy—whether it’s a small moment, an activity, or a connection.
- Imagine experiencing that joyful moment. Feel the smiles, peace, and lightness it brings. Let yourself fully connect with the positive emotions.
- As you reflect, silently say to yourself, “May my joy and my happiness increase.” Allow this intention to sink into your heart.
- Bring to mind someone in your life who is experiencing happiness or success. Picture them in their joyful state.
- In your mind, say to them, “May your joy and happiness increase.” Or, “I’m happy for your happiness. May your happiness continue.”
- Remind yourself that joy is limitless, like the stars in the universe. Celebrating the joy of others enhances your own happiness.
Today’s Happiness Break Guide:
Spring Washam, is a meditation teacher based in Oakland, California. She is also the author of the book, The Spirit of Harriet Tubman: Awakening from the Underground.Learn more about Spring and her new book: https://www.springwasham.com/
Follow Spring on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/springwasham/
Check out Spring’s YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/22njyd29
Related Happiness Break episodes:
- Tap into the Joy That Surrounds You: https://tinyurl.com/2pb8ye9x
- Wishing Others’ Well, With Anushka Fernandopulle: https://tinyurl.com/jrkewjs8
Related Science of Happiness episodes:
- Where to Look for Joy: https://tinyurl.com/5n7thrh4
- Are You Remembering the Good Times: https://tinyurl.com/483bkk2h
- Why We Should Seek Beauty: https://tinyurl.com/yn7ry59j
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