# 202103151918 How to experience joy [[15-03-2021]] [[Positive Psychology Index]] [[Emotions MOC]] #joy We can experience joy when we practice gratitude, and reminded that we are part of something larger then us **By preventing hurt/pain/disappointment, i will also be diminishing the experience of joy and happiness** ^9f3f5d - In summary, by preventing hurt/pain/disappointment, i will also be diminishing the experience of joy and happiness.! - the key to overcome this foreboding joy is to learn to be in-touch with vulnerability, and practice gratitude. "yes, I may not be able to control what is happening to me, or what is to happen next, but for this very moment, i am giving thanks for all that I have and i will be grateful, and enjoy this." source [[Daring Greatly How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead]] --- Need to [[Slow living]] - [[Article - Slow down, its what your brain crave]]