Why Hello… Joy! We Welcome Your Spark
It’s just orange juice and coffee for Michelle and Suzanne today as they recover from their weekend making joyful memories together with friends in Tucson. Given that, it makes perfect sense that the topic they have chosen to explore this week is the concept of ‘sparking joy’ – what it means, examples from their lives of what does and doesn’t spark joy for them, and how to make a conscious effort to find joy in daily life. They start off by reviewing their weekend and what Michelle learned and observed during it, and then delve into their experiences with Marie Kondo’s exercise in sparking joy. Along the way, they share their own examples of what does and doesn’t spark joy for them, illustrate these with their trademark entertaining stories, and highlight the need to build joy into daily life and get rid of whatever doesn’t bring it. Fittingly, they finish up the episode by defining the joyful exclamation ‘Skol!’. If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is that joy is an essential component in our lives, and our hosts’ words of wisdom and humor certainly provide that spark for listeners here today.
Episode Highlights:
- Michelle and Suzanne’s recent weekend together and what Michelle learned during it
- Their experience with Marie Kondo’s exercise in sparking joy
- Some examples of what sparks joy in their lives
- Some shopping stories
- Trusting your instincts
- Some joyful memories
- Building activities that spark joy into every day
- Getting rid of aspects in life that don’t spark joy
- Practicing self-awareness
- The meaning of Skol
Quotes: “I found it so fascinating trying to watch those two guys get a word in edgewise. They were struggling.” “I knew I could share it with Suzanne and she would be on my side - but you weren't.” “Are we doing a little role reversal here where you're becoming kinder and gentler, and I'm getting more of an edge to me?” “It's a stress release for me to go shopping. It always has been my entire life.” “I did probably get rid of fifty percent of my closet.” “I heard it saying to me, ‘Give me one more chance’.” “I've been wearing pajamas for a year.” “Whatever I have on, in and of itself, should make me feel good about myself.” “I think Spanx should all be burned.” “In my quest to spark joy in my life I did get rid of every empty box I found.” “I will never cut corners on my packaging.” “This is truly turning out to be the most superficial podcast we've ever done.” “I always wanted to wallpaper my wall with my shopping bags.” “I don't consider myself a visual person either, I really go with that feeling…and when I get that feeling, I know it’s right.” “It's all about being present also in that moment and actually letting yourself completely relax into it and remember everything going on around you.” “I want to find joy in the small things.” “I never thought you were a bitchy little Karen.” “Skol!” Links: Homepage: Orange Juice Optional Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares
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