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EPISODE · Jan 29, 2026 · 8 MIN

The Ultimate Conundrum!

from The Path to Joy · host Melissa Bloom

Today I share a few excerpts from an opinion piece written by New York Times columnist, David Brooks, called 'The Great Detachment.' In his piece, he sets up a conundrum that I have found to be very true: “It is one of the weird paradoxes of life that the constraints you choose are the ones that set you free.”    Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   All of the guides, emails, and information that may help you on your joy journey, can be found on my website: melissabloom.life.   Here are links that I mention in the show!!  🌱 Melissa's One-Day Winter Reset 🌱 Create the Life You Love Living Retreat (for women only) 🌱 Melissa Bloom's JOY SCHOOL! 🌱 Free workbook Your Daily Guide to Finding More Joy 🌱 Stay Connected Newsletter 🌱 14-Day JOY Journal 🌱Schedule a 20 minute call with me for FREE!   If you'd like to check out my book, The Path to Joy, on Amazon, click here!   If you'd like to connect, share your thoughts on the show, suggest a topic to discuss, etc.  please feel free to email me at: [email protected]. I LOVE connecting!   Enjoy the journey!

Today I share a few excerpts from an opinion piece written by New York Times columnist, David Brooks, called ’The Great Detachment.’ In his piece, he sets up a conundrum that I have found to be very true: “It is one of the weird paradoxes of life that the constraints you choose are the ones that set you free.”

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