Teachings and exercises from Chris Germer's and Kristin Neff's Mindful Self-Compassion. How to hold our suffering as a support for Awakening Joy.

The process of awakening joy starts with the intention to place well-being at the center of your life. Mindfulness is then utilized as the basic tool of a joyful life.

Using gratitude to awaken joy.

How a friend's death reminds us of the freedom and joy possible as we let go. Specific suggestions that keep us open and let go.

In order to cultivate true well-being we need to learn to open to all the suffering in our lives. Living with integrity and learning how to forgive ourselves and others are essential supports in this process as well.

Following the Buddha's journey through sense pleasures to concentration, to equanimity, to freedom.