Making Space For Joy

In life, we are often so focused on what comes next that we forget to be present in the good that already exists. This brief meditation is a moment to hold space for joy and happiness—a reminder to ourselves that we are allowed to experience these emotions in the process of growing and striving.

Transcript

It doesn't always have to be chased. It just needs to be noticed. The short pause. Is to help you remember that you don't need to earn joy. You just have to say yes. Close your eyes. Breathe into your body. And bring to mind. A memory. I brought you joy. Baby. Something simple. Like the sweetness of your coffee. With the laughter of your children. Maybe it was something kind that someone did for you. Or a dream come true. Whatever it is. Hold that feeling in your heart. Imagine. That memory glowing like a light. The feeling. Every muscle and bone in your body. Allow the feeling to wash over you. Often times the world is noisy. And our mind is racing. And we forget that joy can exist there too. At the same time. We always have access to this feeling. If we just pause. So take one last deep breath in. Allow joy to wash over you. When you're ready, You can come back to the room. Thank you for this practice. Just remember. You always have access to joy.