Joy, No Matter What

by Hobbs, Carolyn

• ISBN13: 9781573249683
• ISBN10: 1573249688
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-02-20
• Publisher: Conari Pr

Summary

Life is hard and then you. . discover three simple steps to finding the natural joy in your life, no matter what.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	ix
Introduction: Expanding into Everyday Joy	1	(10)
Part 1 The Three Steps to Everyday Joy	11	(29)
Step One: Saying Yes to What Is	12	(9)
Step Two: Witnessing Ourselves	21	(11)
Step Three: Responding Differently	32	(8)
Part 2 Feeling Habits	40	(58)
Making Friends with...
Disappointment	41	(6)
Discouragement	47	(7)
Angst	54	(5)
Loneliness	59	(5)
Sadness and Grief	64	(5)
Anger	69	(6)
Resentment	75	(6)
Fear	81	(5)
Depression and Hopelessness	86	(7)
Shame	93	(5)
Part 3 Mind Habits	98	(41)
Getting to Know...
Obsessive Thinking and Worry	99	(7)
Planning Mind	106	(10)
Remembering no
Judgment	116	(5)
Doubt	121	(6)
The Stories We Make Up	127	(6)
Deep Mind Pockets	133	(6)
Part 4 Belief Habits	139	(36)
Letting Go of the Belief...
"I Can't Have What I Want Here"	140	(6)
"Nobody Cares about My Needs"	146	(5)
"I'm Not Good Enough"	151	(4)
"I Have to Blame Myself or Others"	155	(7)
"I Don't Deserve Love"	162	(6)
"I'm Afraid to Trust Life"	168	(7)
Part 5 Jump Starts	175	(13)
Setting an Intention	176	(1)
"Am I Here Now?"	177	(1)
"I Choose Joy"	178	(2)
Give Yourself What You Need	180	(2)
State Your Needs Specifically	182	(2)
Appreciate What Is	184	(1)
"What Is My Part Here?"	185	(1)
"What Does My Soul Need?"	186	(2)
Conclusion: A Lifelong Commitment to Joy	188	(1)
Selected Bibliography	189