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Husband, father, and Grammy Award winning musician John Legend is here all week with insights about discovering, cultivating, and doing what you love. Today, John talks about uncovering what brings you joy in life.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Contentment invites us to see things how they are, and be with them as they are. Instead of ignoring how we feel or trying to hold on to a particular feeling, contentment is the awareness and acceptance of life as it is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we listen to someone, we often hope they say the right thing or think about our response. By practicing deep listening, we can hear important details from others, and ourselves, that often go unnoticed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we’re in conflict with someone, it’s easy for our emotions to take over and create a divide: Us vs. Them. But the more we hold on to that conflict, the stronger it grows and weighs us down. By remembering, “this person is like me,” we can begin to let go of negative feelings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we let go of some of the narratives we’ve created about our bodies, we make space for their magnificence, perfection, and brilliance. If you’re up for it, join Dora in a quick body scan meditation to practice gratitude for your body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether we’re in nature, viewing beautiful artwork, or hearing our favorite song, we can use mindfulness to fully recognize “awe” and awaken a deeper sense of connection, curiosity, and compassion within ourselves. You can find “The Body: A guide for occupants” by Bill Bryson here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our bodies do so much for us. With mindfulness, we gain awareness of the body and can better connect to how we feel and experience life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As humans, we’re wired for connection, so rejection can really sting. When rejections happen, we can use mindfulness to remember that we are not alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you think about a huge task that’s been put in front of you. But if you focus on the small things to get a big result, the road ahead looks much less daunting.You can find Will Smith’s memoir, “Will,” here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychologists have found that negative events or happenings have a greater impact on us than positive ones do. But it’s possible to change that by repeatedly looking out for the goodness in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices