Section 5: Cultivating Joy AND Moving Forward!
In this section, you will examine and define “joy” for yourself and will learn a pleasure-based practice to cultivate more joy in your everyday life. Please also review and complete the closing journaling prompts as this is our last week of class together!
Module 1: About Joy & Closing
Module 2: Meditation for Cultivating Joy
Section 5 Journal Prompt
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Bring up a joyful memory. What does joy feel like to you?
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Thinking about this joyful memory, where do you feel the joy in your body?
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What gets in the way of you feeling joyful more often?
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What helps you cultivate joy?
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Make a list of everything you are grateful for right now. How do you feel after you complete the list? What is the relationship between gratitude and joy?
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Make a list of everything that feels pleasant or pleasurable right now. What is the relationship between finding pleasure in this moment and joy?