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Happiness Spells

by Happiness Spells

Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy things, a collection of thoughts, feelings and reveries. Headphones on.Spells will be read, separated by moments of stillness to give you the space to think. A hint of ASMR, a touch of guided meditation, a lot of gratitude.Happiness Spells is written and produced by Amanda Meyncke. Our music is by Chris Zabriskie.

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  1. what your hands have done today

    Turning the faucet. Cracking the egg. Peeling the orange. Holding the cup with both hands. Everything your hands did today, without you noticing. Happiness Spells is a five-minute list of good things. Small moments, specific and sensory. Listen with headphones on. Written, recorded, and produced…

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  2. the pleasure of anticipating something

    The week before a trip. The tracking page. The hour before guests arrive. Sometimes the waiting is its own kind of sweetness. Happiness Spells is a five-minute list of good things. Small moments, specific and sensory. Listen with headphones on. Written, recorded, and produced by Amanda Meyncke in...

  3. small rooms, warm light

    The booth at the back of the bar. The car with the heat on. The kitchen late at night. The tent in the rain. Small spaces that hold you when the world feels too big. Happiness Spells is a five-minute list of good things. Small moments, specific and sensory. Listen with headphones on. Written,...

  4. the longest night, and then the light returns

    The winter solstice. The dark coming early, the candles, the weight of blankets, the cold air on your face. And somewhere in there, the world beginning its slow turn back toward the light. Happiness Spells is a five-minute list of good things. Small moments, specific and sensory. Listen with...

  5. Travel Joys: A Journey to the Greek Islands

    Travel Joys are a cozy patchwork of small, beautiful experiences that remind us why we love to wander. Let's take a little trip together, shall we? Close your eyes and we're on our way to a tiny Greek island. Maybe you've been here before, or maybe you've only imagined it. Either way, let's get...

  6. things I have been telling myself (because they're true)

    More affirmations than anything else, but things I needed to hear lately. Happiness Spells is a unique audio experience designed to evoke positive emotions and provide a sense of calm and well-being. It's a five-minute compilation of various joyful and meaningful moments, accompanied by gentle...

  7. shoulder season -- summer turning into fall

    Shoulder season makes me happy -- in between spaces. Happiness Spells is a unique audio experience designed to evoke positive emotions and provide a sense of calm and well-being. It's a five-minute compilation of various joyful and meaningful moments, accompanied by gentle music. From serious to...

  8. letting go of something you held dear, making space for something new

    And what you don't want can tell you a lot too. Happiness Spells is a unique audio experience designed to evoke positive emotions and provide a sense of calm and well-being. It's a five-minute compilation of various joyful and meaningful moments, accompanied by gentle music. From serious to...

  9. lots to be gleaned from nicolas cage’s wikipedia

    Happiness Spells is a unique audio experience designed to evoke positive emotions and provide a sense of calm and well-being. It's a five-minute compilation of various joyful and meaningful moments, accompanied by gentle music. From serious to lighthearted, and it aims to evoke personal...

  10. a quiet look at another life

    happy sunday, I slept in and then I made this for you. Happiness Spells is a unique audio experience designed to evoke positive emotions and provide a sense of calm and well-being. It's a five-minute compilation of various joyful and meaningful moments, accompanied by gentle music. From serious…

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  11. I had a dream and you were in it...

    the first half is a message from me, second half is happiness spells. more soon. Happiness Spells is a unique audio experience designed to evoke positive emotions and provide a sense of calm and well-being. It's a five-minute compilation of various joyful and meaningful moments, accompanied by...

  12. a series of random coincidences

    Even random things happening can be quite nice. Happiness Spells is a unique audio experience designed to evoke positive emotions and provide a sense of calm and well-being. It's a five-minute compilation of various joyful and meaningful moments, accompanied by gentle music. From serious to...

  13. working in the sunny garden

    Gardening in the sun is one of life's real pleasures. Happiness Spells is a unique audio experience designed to evoke positive emotions and provide a sense of calm and well-being. It's a five-minute compilation of various joyful and meaningful moments, accompanied by gentle music. From serious to...

  14. visiting your grandparents house as a kid

    Pure joy -- visiting your grandparents house, being known and loved. Happiness Spells is a unique audio experience designed to evoke positive emotions and provide a sense of calm and well-being. It's a five-minute compilation of various joyful and meaningful moments, accompanied by gentle music....

  15. good things about being a writer

    There are some joys to go along with the lows of being a writer -- watching worlds come alive -- listen to some of them here. Happiness Spells is a unique audio experience designed to evoke positive emotions and provide a sense of calm and well-being. It's a five-minute compilation of various...

  16. making pottery and playing with clay

    The experience of being a ceramacist or potter, playing with clay in your pottery studio, glazing and painting as you go. Happiness Spells is a unique audio experience designed to evoke positive emotions and provide a sense of calm and well-being. It's a five-minute compilation of various joyful...

  17. the gentle hum of a coffee shop

    You're visiting a coffee shop, enjoying the sights and sounds of the place and the gentle hum of those around you Happiness Spells is a unique audio experience designed to evoke positive emotions and provide a sense of calm and well-being. It's a five-minute compilation of various joyful and...

  18. the wonder of beekeeping

    Keeping bees and enjoying the beauty of a bustling hive. You're a beekeeper! Happiness Spells is a unique audio experience designed to evoke positive emotions and provide a sense of calm and well-being. It's a five-minute compilation of various joyful and meaningful moments, accompanied by gentle...

  19. a visit to the art museum

    Visiting the art museum can be such a beautiful experience -- let me tell you all about it. Happiness Spells is a unique audio experience designed to evoke positive emotions and provide a sense of calm and well-being. It's a five-minute compilation of various joyful and meaningful moments,...

  20. kayaking on the river through trees and sunlight

    The experience of kayaking through trees on a lazy river, your paddle clean and bright. Happiness Spells is a unique audio experience designed to evoke positive emotions and provide a sense of calm and well-being. It's a five-minute compilation of various joyful and meaningful moments…

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  21. the quiet joy of spending time alone

    All about spending time by yourself, and just how nice it can be. Happiness Spells is a unique audio experience designed to evoke positive emotions and provide a sense of calm and well-being. It's a five-minute compilation of various joyful and meaningful moments, accompanied by gentle music.…

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  22. a night of stargazing

    A night of stargazing with people you love -- the expanse of the universe and stars stretching out before you. Happiness Spells is a unique audio experience designed to evoke positive emotions and provide a sense of calm and well-being. It's a five-minute compilation of various joyful and...

  23. a doorway to something better

    Sometimes a dead end is just a doorway to something better. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of things that move me, maybe they move you too. Headphones on. There's nothing else like it. This...

  24. yes, it’s a new episode, no, I can’t believe it either

    I'm back after 2 years being gone. Miss me? Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of things that move me, maybe they move you too. Headphones on. There's nothing else like it. This episode of...

  25. Driving Late at Night, Next to the Deep Blue Ocean

    No more ads on the show, ever? Support Happiness Spells monthly, and unlock new unheard episodes. Support the show here. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of thoughts, daydreams, feelings and...

  26. Being Able to Be Your True Self

    That's maybe the nicest feeling of all, isn't it? Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of thoughts, daydreams, feelings and reveries. Headphones on. There's nothing else like it. This episode of...

  27. A Tall Tree With Easy Branches for Climbing

    The sun is hot, so we're hiding inside all day with an iced coffee. The streets outside are quiet these days, everyone's gone on holiday. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of thoughts…

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  28. Warm Summer Days & Nights

    A new episode after far too long. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of thoughts, daydreams, feelings and reveries. Headphones on. There's nothing else like it. This episode of Happiness Spells...

  29. Somewhere You Learned to Love Again

    A new episode, that finds you surrounded by every day joys, and learning to love yourself and others more fully. This episode is brought to you by EBY, a seamless underwear company founded by Sofia Vergara. A portion of every purchase goes towards lifting women out of poverty through microloans....

  30. One Morning in Maine

    A new episode, that finds you waking up in Maine. Blueberries, lobster rolls and finding peace in the rising tides. This episode is brought to you by EBY, a seamless underwear company founded by Sofia Vergara. A portion of every purchase goes towards lifting women out of poverty through…

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  31. Take a Walk on the Moon With Me

    Butterflies emerging from the cucoon, old magazines, late nights and waterfalls crashing -- everyday joys find us yet again, my love. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of thoughts, daydreams,...

  32. You're Doing The Best You Can Right Now

    I dropped the 30 days thing, bit off more than I could deliver in the midst of a worldwide pandemic. But I am still here, and I still love you, and we're both still trying. This episode is brought to you by Natural CBD Sleep, which combines the power of CBD with Melatonin, valerian root, and...

  33. Day 14 of 30: A Perfect Bowl of Chocolate Ice Cream

    Armfuls of lilac flowers, bowls of chocolate ice cream, and resting easy. This episode is brought to you by Natural CBD Sleep, which combines the power of CBD with Melatonin, valerian root, and chamomile. Get a full night's sleep and rest easy with their 100% money-back satisfaction guarantee....

  34. Day 13 of 30: you make it easy to do the right thing

    Oh you make it easy to do the right thing. You make it easy to understand why I should. A strong moral compass and miles of walking yet to go. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of thoughts,...

  35. Day 12 of 30: Finding Something From Childhood You'd Forgotten

    Sharp potato peelers, orange blossoms, looking at stamps -- there's a lot of little loves to be seen. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of thoughts, daydreams, feelings and reveries. Headphones...

  36. Day 11 of 30: Places I Almost Asked You to Marry Me

    In between waking and sleeping, there are many hours in which to tell you how much I love you. None of which, I think, I have ever wasted. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of thoughts,...

  37. Day 10 of 30: The Smell of Orange Blossoms (ft. Julia Whelan)

    Seamus Heaney, orange blossoms, panang curry and memories galore. Today's episode is written by Julia Whelan, a very warm, funny Twitter follow and a great writer and audiobook narrator. You can find her here at www.jmwhelan.com Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things,...

  38. Day 9 of 30: A List of The Very Best Gestures

    A list of beautiful gestures that bring me great joy, holding hands, pointing out beautiful things, clapping wildly. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of thoughts, daydreams, feelings and...

  39. Day 8 of 30: Disappearing in the Air for Hours ft. Kayla Cagan

    Today's spells were written by a friend of mine, Kayla Cagan -- a great writer, playwright and a thoughtful observer of the world we live in. Kayla Cagan’s first book, PIPER PERISH received universal praise, was selected as an Amazon and Barnes & Noble Best Book of the Month, and was a Spirit of...

  40. Day 7 of 30: Little Dogs Wearing Warm Sweaters

    Little dogs, big sweaters, hugs that last a lifetime and joy unspeakable. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of thoughts, daydreams, feelings and reveries. Headphones on. There's nothing else…

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  41. Day 6 of 30: All the Birds Flying Near the Ground

    Day six was ALSO written by the Year 3 students from the International French School of Sydney in Australia, thank you to them and their teacher Aleesha McGrath for these beautiful moments of joy. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some...

  42. Day 5 of 30: Owls That Hoot Softly In the Night

    Day five was written by the Year 3 students from the International French School of Sydney in Australia, thank you to them and their teacher Aleesha McGrath for these beautiful moments of joy. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious....

  43. Day 4 of 30: How Strongly I'll Hug You When This is Over

    Day four brings the sound of rain on the window, the softest linen sheets, a wealth of self compassion and a blazing bolt of hope aimed straight at you. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of...

  44. Day 3 of 30: Finding Your Balance

    Day three finds us twirling our hair, picking bright red plums, taking painting classes with our friends and dreaming of normal days. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of thoughts, daydreams,...

  45. Day 2 of 30: Cozy Sweatpants, Perfect for Staying In

    Day two finds us munching on candy, causing trouble, admiring actresses and finding a place of peace Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of thoughts, daydreams, feelings and reveries. Headphones...

  46. Day 1 of 30: We Are All In This Together

    We're doing 30 days of Happiness Spells -- let's build pillow forts, put on old records and stay inside together. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of thoughts, daydreams, feelings and…

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  47. Wildflowers Waving Madly in the Wind

    Words of love, words of comfort find you in this moment and always. Find joy and spread it to others. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of thoughts, daydreams, feelings and reveries. Headphones...

  48. This Will Make You Feel Better. You’re Not Alone.

    You're not alone in feeling anxious, in being uncertain. This will make you feel better. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of thoughts, daydreams, feelings and reveries. Headphones on. There's...

  49. Making Up a Secret Handshake

    Making up a secret handshake, waking up earlier than you thought, and planning trips to far off cities -- it's time for all the things that make you happy. Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Some serious. Some not so serious. A collection of...

  50. Sleep: Finding Moments of Joy, Even as I Fall Asleep

    Finding a moment to be grateful, even as I sleep. This is a 20-minute episode set to the sounds of gentle music, designed to help you fall asleep quickly and easily. Happiness Spells is a list of happy and positive things, set to gentle music. Increase your capacity for creativity, gratitude and...

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Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy things, a collection of thoughts, feelings and reveries. Headphones on.Spells will be read, separated by moments of stillness to give you the space to think. A hint of ASMR, a touch of guided meditation, a lot of gratitude.Happiness Spells is written and produced by Amanda Meyncke. Our music is by Chris Zabriskie.

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Happiness Spells is a five minute list of happy things, a collection of thoughts, feelings and reveries. Headphones on.Spells will be read, separated by moments of stillness to give you the space to think. A hint of ASMR, a touch of guided meditation, a lot of gratitude.Happiness Spells is written...

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