The Power, Presence, And Energy Of Joy

— A joyful life is a present, authentic life. It is living at your full potential as a whole human being. When you live from this place of fulfillment and wellbeing you begin to observe yourself from a fresh perspective. You also become more attune to the beautiful nuances of the world around you and the impact you have in it. Like most people, however, you may often find that your reservoir of joy is running low or in extreme cases, it may even seem to run dry. But with a little self-observation, you can begin to discover which mindsets and choices drain your emotional wellness, and which ones replenish you instead. This awareness empowers you to take steps toward living a more fulfilling life. When you live the best version of yourself, you are present and experience authentic wholeness. So, while you may think you can't generate joy on demand, you can choose your thoughts, and in doing so you can reconnect to your best version of yourself in any moment. This is where the beauty of regeneration begins. Like a starfish that replaces a lost or damaged limb with a new one, you too can begin to restore lost parts of your wellbeing by transforming your awareness and thought choices.

Valeria Teles interviews Anne Scottlin — the author of "Live for Joy."

Anne Scottlin, MA, CPC has worked in the industries of motivation and wellbeing for over a decade. Anne is a nature and animal lover, mountain hiker, humanitarian, world traveler, doting dog mama, influencer and award-winning writer and actress. Her friends and clients love her for her warm empathy and joie de vivre. She lives with her husband and two Mini Schnauzers in Santa Monica, CA or at her secret mountain hideaway. Anne is the founder of The Power of Joy Institute, which is dedicated to the study and practice of joy and offers corporate training and retreats supporting emotional wellness and optimal work-life integration.

To learn more about Anne Scottlin and her work, please visit: annescottlin.com

— This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.