KRISTINA'S WEEKLY EMAIL OF THOUGHT-PROVOKING ESSAYS & VIDEOS TO KEEP YOU CONNECTED TO YOURSELF ON THIS JOURNEY CALLED LIFE |
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Today's PGG talks about the importance of making joy, creativity, fun and humor/laughter a bigger part of our lives, and consider them a necessity - not a luxury - to nourish ourselves and each other in mind, body and spirit. We must make them a priority not an afterthought or once-in-a-while occurrence, realizing the beneficial and healing aspects they provide, as well as the way they can disarm and dispel challenging times and people whether directly or indirectly, trusting that the positive, uplifting vibes go out into the collective "soup".
She talks about how "It's colorful so it will always make you happy - basically a rainbow that you can carry around in your pocket with you everywhere you go." Her kind words, enthusiasm and sparkly energy was just what the doctor ordered to lift my spirits! (Note the beautiful circle of how that rippled out and back: Natalie benefited from my creativity and then I benefited from hers, which was inspired by mine! #itsallconnected) We all have to power to bring joy to one another. (P.S. Check out Natalie's poetry books and blog here)
Later that day, I got together with one of my dearest and most talented friends, Alex. We were then inspired by our mutual brilliant, creative and hilarious friend Danny (who we lost 15 years ago) and spontaneously did some very silly videos for my book. Check out and follow my Instagram (especially stories, and highlight reels) if you want to see another side of me practicing what I preach! ;)
Not feeling like you have it in you to smile or laugh? You're probably a little emotionally constipated - meaning you gotta feel and process the crappy (no pun intended) feelings in order to have more capacity for the pleasant ones as I mention in our blooper/outtake video description here, i.e. why I had so much inner space and freedom to feel joy that day! And, also, sometimes the silly times are how you process the crappy ones....
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Smile in Your Liver
Originally published on May 4, 2010
In the best-selling book Eat, Pray, Love, author Elizabeth Gilbert visits a holy man in Bali who gives her a meditation to smile in every part of her body, “Even in your liver.” This is a great way to activate the feelings of joy within. Just reading that makes you feel a little lighter and more relaxed doesn’t it?
Well, if that doesn’t do it, then what will? Whatever the thought or image is, make sure you get a daily dose in order to keep yourself young, happy and at peace. Doing so has numerous health benefits, and when identified and used properly, is cheaper and better than any diet pill, drug or food out there!
Whether savoring a scoop of gelato, relishing in a job well done, experiencing a romantic moment, or watching an episode of Glee, recognize and cherish those moments you feel joyful. Try to sustain and bathe in the sensations for as long as you can and be able to recall them when you need them the most.
I recently attended a friend’s musical, and for an hour and a half it had me smiling from ear to ear, and from my heart, gut and, yes, even my liver. If he had not followed his calling to create, I would not have enjoyed the positive mental, physical and emotional benefits that came along with it.
Everyone has the capacity to bring joy to the world, or at least to someone else. If you don’t believe me or are not quite sure how, gimme a buzz -because my work gives me such joy, it would be my pleasure, literally, to help you figure it out!
P.S. The photo for this PGG is of my friend Alex whose play I reference in the essay. It's from last weekend being silly making videos for my book. Click here or on image for a chuckle :)
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