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Dec 16
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Joy on Purpose: Real-Life Strategies to ...

Rhoda Sommer on Relationships
About this episode

Joy is more than fleeting happiness; it's a deeper,sustaining energy that gives our lives vitality and meaning.While happiness often depends on circumstances, joy is something we can cultivate, even amid stress, uncertainty, or conflict. It's the quiet undercurrent that helps us bounce back from hard days and reconnect. The more we allow joy in, the more it softens our relationships. Today we will explore practical ways to expand joy.

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