Finding Hope When Life Isn’t Okay and the Power of Micro Joys with Cyndie Spiegel

Finding Hope When Life Isn’t Okay and the Power of Micro Joys with Cyndie Spiegel

In this episode, Cyndie Spiegel discusses finding hope when life isn’t okay and the power of microjoys. Cyndie shares her personal journey through profound loss and illness, explaining how micro joys, the simple, everyday pleasures, helped her heal. She explores the difference between happiness and joy, the importance of presence and gratitude, and practical ways to notice and appreciate micro joys, offering listeners compassionate tools for resilience and self-acceptance.

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Key Takeaways:

  • Concept of “micro joys” as small moments of joy amidst grief and hardship.
  • Personal experiences of loss and challenges faced in 2020.
  • Distinction between happiness and joy, emphasizing joy as a deeper, more enduring state.
  • The importance of acknowledging both joy and pain in life.
  • Critique of the self-help industry and the pressure to achieve constant happiness.
  • The role of mindfulness and presence in recognizing micro joys.
  • Strategies for cultivating gratitude and awareness in daily life.
  • The significance of reflection and memory in appreciating past joys.
  • Discussion on the balance between distraction and facing emotions during grief.
  • Encouragement to adopt simple daily practices to foster appreciation and presence.


If you enjoyed this conversation with Cyndie Spiegel, check out these other episodes:

Navigating Fear and Hope: the Everyday Courage That Shapes Our Lives with Ryan Holiday

Finding Your Way to Healing, Hope, and Peace with Seth Gillihan

The Path to Inexplicable Joy: How Self-Friendship Can Change Everything with Susan Piver



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