Joy is a Form of Resistence

Tune in for a heartfelt exploration of joy, its significance during the holiday season, and how embracing it can become a catalyst for positive change in our lives and communities. In this special episode we delve into the profound impact of joy on our lives and the world around us. Join us as we explore the science behind joy, its benefits for physical and mental health, and how it resonates at a high vibrational frequency and with greater impact than lower frequency emotions. We consider practical ways for cultivating joy, and discuss inspiring stories of individuals who embody joy and resilience, offering perspectives on how joy can become a form of resistance and activism. We invite you to join with us in putting into practice small, joyful rituals that can enhance our experience of being joyful.

Suggested intention focus for this week

This week, in the season of joy, and as we consider how important it is to be and remain joyful, let’s each hold as a personal intention:

I resolve to more deliberately recognise and seize opportunities to be joyful.

Please join us in holding this.

Websites, books and resources referred to in this episode:

Clive’s book contains a chapter looking at being happy and the science behind this: The Heart of Lovingkindness, How to live from the heart by Clive Johnson   https://www.clivejohnsonvoiceovers.co.uk/lp/heartoflovingkindness.html

Join Clive on Insight Timer each weekday at 730am EDT for a guided lovingkindness meditation: https://insighttimer.com/cliverj  

Action for Happiness website (“taking action to be happier and kinder together”):  https://actionforhappiness.org/

The Dalai Lama, quoted in ‘Why is This Man Smiling?’ Paige P. Parvin, Emory Magazine, Winter 2008.

Japan acquits Iwao Hakamata, who had been on death row for 46 years. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y9x6zrkrro

Book: Power versus Force by David R. Hawkins https://www.amazon.com/Power-Force-David-Hawkins-M-D/dp/1401945074/ref=sr_1_1

Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu in conversation https://youtu.be/Lnad7ejKOXU?si=GT-9YSlRo4ZuTve8

Matthieu Ricard on happiness, in Daily Dharma, Tricycle, https://tricycle.org/daily dharma/a-way-of-being-3/

Chapter markers:

00:00:16        Introducing Joy

00:01:34        The Science of Joy

00:04:43        Joy and Meditation

00:08:10        Responding to Adversity

00:11:32        The Importance of Choosing Joy

00:14:08        Joy’s Impact on Change

00:18:03        The Ripple Effect of Joy

00:22:00        Cultivating Joy Together

00:25:12        Daily Practices for Cultivating Joy

00:27:10        Intentions for Joyful Living

Sources referenced in this episode:

https://www.embarkbh.com/blog/mental-health/joy-vs-happiness/

https://www.verywellmind.com/joy-vs-happiness-8724682

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psychology-yesterday/201810/happiness-versus-joy

https://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/186590/distance-of-electromagnetic-waves-based-on-frequency

https://www.rcsi.com/impact/details/2023/03/joy-is-good-for-your-body-and-your-mind

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-can-you-find-joy-or-at-least-peace-during-difficult-times-202210062826

https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-of-happiness/

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17439760.2019.1685580

https://scind.org/Science/article/Vibrations-of-well-being

https://magazine.hms.harvard.edu/articles/contagion-happiness

https://www.studysmarter.co.uk/explanations/physics/wave-optics/energy-and-frequency-relationship/

https://byjus.com/physics/quantum-tunnelling/

https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Physical_and_Theoretical_Chemistry_Textbook_Maps/Supplemental_Modules_(Physical_and_Theoretical_Chemistry)/Quantum_Mechanics/02._Fundamental_Concepts_of_Quantum_Mechanics/Tunneling

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/who_finds_joy_in_other_peoples_joy

https://actionforhappiness.org/10-keys-to-happier-living/do-things-for-others

https://www.thechangedecision.com/blog/your-impact-on-the-joy-of-others

https://www.consider-it-done.co.uk/inspiration/5-simple-ways-to-cultivate-more-joy-in-your-life

https://rationaldharma.com/blog/how-to-cultivate-joy-with-awareness/

https://www.ie.edu/insights/articles/cultivate-joy-to-improve-well-being/

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17439760.2019.1685577

https://healtheplanet.com/100-ways-to-heal-the-planet/cultivating-joy

Join us in person for intention holding:  

https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 Labyrinth Activist Network Zoom calls  

https://insighttimer.com/cliverj Daily intention holding with Clive on Insight Timer.  

Our websites:   

www.heartfulimpact.com/   Our show website.  

https://globalhealingresponse.com/ Global Healing Response ~ Offers a wealth of prayers, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events.  

https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism.  

https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group.  

https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding.  

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