Opening our hearts to ourselves to others with loving-kindness and compassion are central to awakening the joy that's right inside us.

As the retreat closes, we explore the last step in Awakening Joy: "The Joy of Simply Being". Instead of cultivating a particular state like gratitude or compassion, this final step is more a non-doing and allowing your natural state of ease and relaxation to shine through. Trust and learning to listen are valuable by products. Also practical suggestions for keeping your practice vibrant and strong are offered.