Searching For (and Finding) Gratitude, Awe, and Joy in Everyday Moments

Have you ever noticed how paying attention to the simplest things can completely shift your mood? It might be the sound of children playing and laughing in a park, the breeze blowing gently against your skin, or even enjoying good food. Oftentimes, when we slow down enough to pay attention, those little moments become powerful reminders of the beauty of life. In today's episode, I’m flying solo and talking about gratitude, awe, and joy - everyday practices that can ground us, lift our spirits, and reconnect us to what matters most. I share some of my own reflections and practices that have helped me weave gratitude, awe, and joy in my everyday life. These practices aren’t big, complicated things - they’re small shifts that remind us to be present, to breathe, and to savor the moment.Tune in and listen to the thirtieth episode of I Can Do This, Show Me How! to explore how to create space for gratitude, awe, and joy in your own life. In this episode, you’ll learn:Why constant exposure to negative news drains us, and how to reset by practicing being present (3:48)What it means to walk mindfully and the benefits that come with it [9:04]How practicing gratitude for things that we take for granted deepens our awareness (17:27)About a valuable lesson I learned from acupuncture (20:37)Why multitasking is a myth and how paying attention to one thing at a time brings more joy (25:37)How practicing gratitude, awe, and joy strengthens connection to inner wisdom (27:17)About a simple practice that helps you weave gratitude, awe, and joy into your daily routine (38:27)ResourcesThe Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph CampbellThe Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill MoyersFreedom’s Teacher by Katherine Mellen CharronLet's connect!My Email: [email protected] International: www.mentorfoundationusa.orgMentor: www.mentoring.orgAshoka Changemakers: www.ashoka.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.