Awakening Altruistic Joy

This podcast focuses on altruistic joyfulness. This heart cultivation practice offers the possibility that even in the middle of whatever challenging physical, mental, or emotional state that is passing through we can look for and really take in the pleasantness that comes from living life in the present moment. Mudita or altruistic joy practice is not about denying pain, darkness, and sorrow. Rather, it works hand in hand with the practice of compassion, where we focus on opening our hearts to pain and suffering. Our joy is made all the brighter when we truly let ourselves feel how fleeting life is—how filled with loss and grief and terror. And that awareness of sorrow and impermanence helps sensitize us not only to our own joys but to the joys of others. Joy and mindfulness are linked together.

“Look past your thoughts, so you may drink the pure nectar of This Moment.” - Rumi

“The only way to live is by accepting each minute as an unrepeatable miracle.” - Tara Brach