Giving JOY a Greater Voice in Midlife

Hello! Thanks for being here. Let’s cultivate a little Joy together. In this chat you’ll hear (and see) Erica & I talk about JOY from various perspectives:The importance of cultivating & acknowledging JOY regardless of what else is going on. In the context of our individual lives and beyond, across the global landscape. Holding grief and JOY together. Brenee Brown - Atlas of the Heart: The concept of Chairo (χαίρω) by the ancient Greeks. Yep, they’ve nailed it…yet again.The difference between JOY and happiness - and the subtle nuance; connection within vs external pursuits.JOY, Spirituality and Connection - within us, with others, with a higher power. That sense of being present and at the same time connected with something, someone beyond us.How who we are gives clues to what gifts us JOY: Values, Identity and Authentic us - connecting with the JOY within us; WHO we are and what matters most. Erica’s Joy Inventory exercise. Pleasure, appreciation, gratitude - in the moment, of and with JOY. Within ourselves and with others.JOYSPAN - concept coined by Dr Kerry Burnight; not Lifespan and Healthspan rather living well; The Joyspan Compass - 8 science backed elements, things that matter most in midlife by Brodee Myers-Cook.What does JOY feel like? How do you know? what you feel in your body? The emotions you feel when JOY is present.The Flow State - when we feel JOY; alignment with values and who we are.Losing JOY as we move through life, as we age. Creating space for JOY - to give JOY the voice, she needs to show up for us…from within. The experiences that will bring her out to play. They’re not always loud. They can be quiet. They can be simple. With intention. With awareness. JOY Homework - watch Inside Out movies + The Joy Inventory (links below).Links:* Joy Inventory worksheet - Erica uses this in her work with clients, membership and courses. Get your free copy here.* Joyspan Compass - Roadtrip To Younger by Brodee Myers-Cook also on Substack here.* Joyspan - in Heather Straughter’s Oh Healther! article on Substack: Can You Define Joyspan?* Inside Out and Inside Out 2 movie trailers. Exploring emotions. Stream where you can.* The Aging Project - Joyspan podcast episode with Dr Kerry Burnight.Thank you. We hope you’ve gleaned a few Joy clues and found this episode helpful. Thanks too to everyone who tuned into our live video! Join us for our next live video next week in the app. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit midlifeunfiltered.substack.com