Awakening joy with mindfulness, we open our hearts to let in joy. We seek, notice, and savor moments of joy to nurture wellbeing.
Joy arises when we are open to both the beauty and suffering inherent in living. –Tara Brach
We can begin to open our hearts to the experience of awakening joy with mindfulness by reconnecting with our body, heart, and mind. Our tendency is to turn away from our own bodies, feelings, and thoughts when they cause us discomfort. Healing comes when we begin to turn toward our own experience (sensations, feelings, and thoughts) with an open heart and compassion. Just for today, begin to notice, with compassion, the ways in which you turn away from your own experience. Breathe in compassion. Breathe out suffering.
Jen Johnson is a mindfulness coach, teacher, and therapist teaching meditation for healing, creativity, and resilience. Learn more about mindfulness coaching with Jen Johnson.