With and For hosted by Dr. Pam King

Embrace Joy — Advent Meditation (Week 3)

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Joy is more than a feeling. It’s a virtue. And it’s something we can cultivate. We live into joy when we encounter who or what matters most to us. It’s associated with our life's deepest yearnings and connection.

This December, we’re celebrating Advent with you by offering four guided meditations by Dr. Pam King—considering how to cultivate the Advent virtues of hope, peace, joy, and love into our lives this year.

We’d be grateful if you considered the Thrive Center in your year-end giving. To make a year-end tax-deductible gift, visit thethrivecenter.org/contribute.

Don't forget that Season 2 of With & For launches with all new episodes on January 6, 2025!

Show Notes

  • The Shepherd’s Candle—symbolizing joy
  • Joy is more than a feeling. It’s a virtue.
  • Cultivating joy through encountering who and what matters most to us
  • Breathing practice
  • Loving and joyful presence of God
  • How are you experiencing joy in your body?
  • Joy’s insight into our values, opening us up to creativity and connection
  • Does pursuing joy require you to step out of your normal routine?
  • What can you do to bring joy to another?


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      About Dr. Pam King

      Dr. Pam King is Executive Director the Thrive Center and is Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science at Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy.  Follow her @drpamking.

       

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