Joy isn't just a mood that hits you—it’s an active choice and a daily participation sport. Our brains might be hardwired with a negativity bias to hunt for threats, but thanks to ideas like the 40% rule and Ross Gay’s The Book of Delights, we can actually train ourselves to seek out everyday magic instead. It’s an honest, grounded look at how life works, reminding us that you don't have to wait for things to be perfect—you can carry genuine joy and heavy sorrow in the exact same breath.
THE SHOW NOTES
Rick Hanson's "Velcro vs. Teflon" and Negativity Bias
Sonja Lyubomirsky's 40% Rule
Poet Ross Gay and The Book of Delights
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