The Art of Creating Happiness

Soul Wide Open with Michelle Renee

Happiness can seem so elusive when you are healing from any traumatic event. It's normal to feel this. It is, however, up to us to decide when it is time to choose happiness for ourselves. In this episode of Soul Wide Open, host Michelle Renee explores the art of creating happiness. She acknowledges the challenges and trauma that can hold us back from experiencing true joy and shares her own personal journey toward happiness. Michelle discusses the power of choosing our reactions and the labels we attach to situations. She offers insights and strategies for overcoming obstacles and finding happiness in our lives. Tune in to learn how to embrace the art of happiness and make choices that bring joy and fulfillment.

What is covered in this episode:

00:00:00 - Choosing Your Reaction 00:00:35 - Introduction to Choosing Happiness 00:02:03 - The Art of Choosing Happiness 00:02:13 - Personal Struggles and Choosing Joy 00:03:08 - Daily Practices for Cultivating Happiness 00:04:03 - The Power of Choice 00:05:31 - Happiness as an Art Form 00:06:03 - Tools for Choosing Happiness 00:07:08 - Responding to Triggers 00:09:05 - Gratitude and Appreciation 00:10:30 - Maintaining a Positive Mindset 00:12:31 - Passion and Purpose in Life 00:14:25 - Nurturing Relationships 00:15:49 - The True Meaning of Self-Care

Quotes:

"There have been times in my life where happiness just seemed impossible."

"I get to choose whether or not they have a seat at my table."

"I mean, just think about the miracle that it is and all the hard work that went into the fact that you actually get running water."

"Self-care is doing something you love every day. Self-care is making sure that you're not allowing other people to treat you poorly and put you down."

"It is not who I 'want' to be. It's about who am I meant to be. What am I meant to do? Where am I meant to go? What is the message that I meant to deliver?"

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