Podcast Summary
Exploring a Wide Range of Topics with Jordan Harbinger: Listen to Jordan Harbinger's podcast for insights on success, mastery, relationships, and more, with early access and no ads for Wondery Plus subscribers.
The Jordan Harbinger Show, hosted by Jordan Harbinger, is a podcast worth checking out for its wide range of intriguing topics and impressive guests. Wondery Plus subscribers can listen to it early and ad-free. Dan Harris, a fan of the show and a guest on it, describes Jordan as an enjoyable and generous person. The show covers various subjects, from the emotions behind success and mastery with Robert Greene, to how birth control can alter partners and personalities. Jordan's legal background adds depth to his interviews. If you're intrigued by these topics or enjoyed this podcast, search for "Jordan Harbinger" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, or visit JordanHarbinger.com/start for episode recommendations. And don't forget to join Dan for a bonus meditation on achieving genuine joy during the holiday season.
Finding Joy in Challenging Situations: Access joy by finding a comfortable posture, taking fuller breaths, and remembering joyful moments or being playful. Shift perspective with kindness and gratitude.
Cultivating joy in our lives can help us transform challenging situations into blessings. According to La Sarmiento, a mindfulness meditation teacher, joy is the ability to delight in being alive. To access it, we should find a comfortable posture, take fuller breaths, and check in with ourselves. We can imagine ourselves as children playing with our favorite toys or pets, or consider how we can be more playful as adults. When we remember difficult experiences, we can offer kindness to ourselves and choose a lens of joy and gratitude to shift our perspective. Joy can help us find gratitude even in heartache.
Cultivating feelings of joy through mindfulness meditation: Regular practice of mindfulness meditation can help recognize and savor emotions of joy, deepen experience by focusing on heart and appreciating surroundings.
Practicing mindfulness meditation can help cultivate feelings of joy. It may not come easily at first, but with regular practice, you can learn to recognize and savor these emotions. To help deepen your experience, try placing your hand over your heart and focusing on where you feel joy in your body. When you're ready, gently open your eyes and take a moment to appreciate the space around you. For more guided meditations like this one, consider downloading the 10% Happier app. And don't forget to fill out a short survey at Wondery.com/survey to tell us more about yourself. Remember, joy may not always be present, but with consistent practice, it can fill your days.