Sometimes our talents are mistakenly seen as our life's purpose. But our true purpose is to seek, find, and experience joy. This perspective relieves the pressure of constantly striving to live a life of meaning. By simply embracing the present moment, sharing love, and serving others, we are already living our purpose. As we deepen our connections and expand our capacity for joy, we naturally attract greater opportunities to connect with, and impact, more people.

In this episode, Matt interviews Victoria Rader, and they delve into strategies for cultivating joy in life. Know that you deserve to be joyful without needing to earn the right to be joyful. No matter what you have experienced or caused in your life, nothing can prevent you from reclaiming your joy. Tune in to embrace the profound joy that awaits you.

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

[02:17] Living with Purpose: Embracing Joy and Impact

We all have a unique purpose that manifests itself through our individuality. Sometimes, our talents are mistakenly seen as our life's purpose. However, what we do is a reflection of us living out our purpose, which is to seek, find, and experience joy. This perspective relieves the pressure of constantly questioning our life's purpose. By simply embracing the present moment, sharing love, and serving others, we are already living our purpose. As we deepen our connections and expand our capacity for joy, we naturally attract greater opportunities to connect with and impact more people, allowing our purpose to unfold in unexpected ways.

[10:42] The Concept of Mindset as a Thermostat

The concept of mindset as a thermostat versus a thermometer is a profound understanding. A thermometer's role is to measure the environment, solely reflecting the temperature without influencing it. However, to measure accurately, it must align with the temperature it is measuring. In our lives, we often function as mere thermometers, absorbing and reflecting the energies around us. If anger or intense emotions escalate, we unintentionally measure and match them, becoming stuck in that emotional state. By embracing the role of a thermostat, we can take control of our reality. Instead of reacting to external energies, we proactively choose the emotions and energy we wish to radiate, creating a harmonious and abundant existence.

[33:19] How to Access Joy in Your Life

Reset into knowing that you deserve to be joyful without needing to earn the right to be joyful. No matter what you have experienced or caused in your life, whether you have inflicted pain upon others or carried the burden of guilt, nothing can prevent you from reclaiming joy and restoring yourself. It may require effort, humility, and embarking on a journey of forgiveness. Many of us unknowingly hinder our own joy through self-incrimination and the lack of self-forgiveness. Today, it is imperative to know that you no longer need to punish yourself. It is time to release the weight of guilt, forgive yourself, move forward, and embrace the profound joy that awaits you.

Notable quote:

[33:19] Know that you deserve to be joyful, without needing to earn the right to be joyful. [33:27]

Resources Mentioned: 

Yu2Shine

Peace is Every Step by Thich Nhat Hanh 

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About the Guest 

Victoria Rader is an eight-time best-selling author who's globally recognized with Brene Brown, and Sir Richard Branson for creating innovative ideas in the mental health space. She helps us uncover underlying hidden problems, expand our peace, purpose, and prosperity, and specifically, expand our joy in our lives.