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EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 11 MIN

How to Find Joy Even in Hard Seasons (The RISE Principle of Enjoyment)

from The Rising with Janel Gonzalez · host Janel Gonzalez

Do you have to wait for life to feel perfect before you experience joy? In this episode of The Rising, Janel closes out the Back to Basics series by exploring the fourth RISE principle: Enjoyment — and why joy is not something reserved for easy seasons of life.Janel shares how joy and pain can coexist, why joy is actually a birthright, and how learning to notice small “micro moments” can transform your emotional and spiritual wellbeing. From simple daily practices to becoming a “joy maker” for others, this episode offers practical ways to invite more presence, healing, and gratitude into everyday life.In this episode, you’ll learn:✨ Why joy doesn’t require a perfect life✨ How joy supports healing during grief and hardship✨ The power of noticing micro moments of happiness✨ How to track joy and recognize it daily✨ Why giving joy to others multiplies your own✨ How enjoyment completes the RISE framework: Reflection, Intention, Simplicity, EnjoymentEnjoyment isn’t a reward you earn someday — it’s something you can access right now.Links & Resources:📖 The Rising Quote Journal (150 Quotes to Elevate Your Life):https://www.amazon.com/Rising-Quote-Journal-Quotes-version/dp/B0G8T1BPKF👉 If this episode helped you, please rate, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs a reset.Click here to follow Janel on Instagram.Click here to WATCH this episode.

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Do you have to wait for life to feel perfect before you experience joy? In this episode of The Rising, Janel closes out the Back to Basics series by exploring the fourth RISE principle: Enjoyment — and why joy is not something reserved for easy seasons of life. Janel shares how joy and pain can coexist, why joy is actually a birthright, and how learning to notice small “micro moments” can transform your emotional and spiritual wellbeing. From simple daily practices to becoming a “joy maker” ...

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