120 - Opening To Joy - Q & A

In this dynamic Q & A we discussed the relationship between trust and clarity, meditation, "Do you have the patience to wait until your mud settles and the water is clear?". Another asked, now that she experiences unfathomable joy why does she feel like shutting down as she did when experiencing negative emotions? Another questioner, how to cope with anger?

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I’m glad you talk about inner stillness here and in other podcast Along with this one. It’s so simple I forget about it.

and I love the image of the universe is behind me. Anything I need to take care of I can trust myself to handle it because the universe is behind me. Powerful. 🦋💕🩵🦋💕🩵🦋💕🩵

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What a lovely vision of Kathleen's kindergarteners "being the pond!"
Me? I'm a baby Lotus 🪷 b/c I'm still in the mud lol but I continue, every morning. Consistency, baby steps, stillness, silence. A painful and beautiful journey.
The Byron Katie book is the only one I have left to read from your recommended list...

Hi William~great as always! Have had a few "moments" while I'm simultaneously reading I Am That, Tao te Ching, and There is a River where I happen to get the exact same message art the same time. I LOVE that. Here we have an Indian Guru, an ancient awakened Chinese man, AND this devout Christian (via channel) saying the same thing. I Definitely sit up and pay attention. The lesson was Discover who you are, by first discovering who/ what you are not.
I like how you said "nuggets of PTSD come flying at me" but today you know how to handle it. I'm working through a big chunk that is taking awhile to work it's way out, but I have faith it will. It is similar to the story you shared about the guru who had to thank the man who slapped him for showing him where he still held anger. In my more enlightened moments, I can be thankful for seeing the pain with gratitude for showing me what still isn't healed. But on most days I am applying gentleness when the pain feels unbearable.
Thanks again for this work that you do, or rather this gift that you give.

What a good talk on joy. Little glimpses into peace and joy are such a blessing! Thank you!

I saw the title of your podcast and I listened thorough it William. I really appreciate your explanation around joy, pleasure and addictions. I’m still threading in muddy water around joy and sadness but sitting still will eventually guide me through taking the right actions.

Amazing, as always. I am missing your lives, William. :) 🙏🏻