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EPISODE · Jun 20, 2025 · 6 MIN

You Were Made for Joy

from Rebel Buddhist · host Ana Verzone, LLC

This week’s episode is short and potent reminder that joy is your birthright. In remembering our inevitable death and lack of control around it, we discover that we were ALL made for joy. I share a poem from the Persian mystic, Hafez, that is a mic drop moment you’ll want to hear, and invite you to begin to explore what fills your cup, and discover the special moments between despair and joy. In this episode, you will learn:// Why living each day as if it were our last can lead to JOY// Reminders for how to find joy in times of challenge// How joy can help us cultivate resilienceResources:// Episode 93: Wake the F*ck Up// Episode 156: Savoring - When Suffering Is Not Present// If you’re new to the squad, grab the Rebel Buddhist Toolkit I created at RebelBuddhist.com. It has all you need to start creating a life of more freedom, adventure, and purpose. You’ll also get access to the Rebel Buddhist private group, and tune in every Wednesday as I go live with new inspiration and topics.// Want something more self-paced with access to weekly group support and getting coached by yours truly? Check out Freedom School – the community for ALL things related to freedom, inside and out. We dive into taking wisdom and applying it to our daily lives, with different topics every month. Learn more at JoinFreedomSchool.com. I can’t wait to see you there!// Have you benefited from even one episode of the Rebel Buddhist Podcast? I’d love it if you could leave a 5-star review on iTunes by clicking here  or on Spotify by clicking here.

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