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Navigating Modern Challenges: Practical Spirituality and the Quest for Joy with Shabnam Mogharabi


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In this episode, Shabnam Mogharabi discuss navigating modern challenges and explore practical spirituality and the quest for joy. Shabnam shares insights from positive psychology, the importance of community, and strategies for embedding well-being into workplace culture. The conversation highlights embracing imperfection, reframing adversity, and building habits that foster hope and connection, offering listeners actionable tools for personal and collective growth.

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Key Takeaways:

    Exploration of spirituality and its practical application in modern life.

  • Discussion of resilience and the importance of community in spiritual growth.
  • The significance of focusing on a few key social issues, such as education, women's rights, and immigration.
  • The parable of the two wolves and its relevance to parenting and personal development.
  • The relationship between spirituality and religion, including the positive aspects of religious traditions.
  • The role of creativity as a fundamental expression of spirituality.
  • The concept of joy as a resilient state of mind grounded in positive psychology.
  • The critique of traditional workplace wellness programs and the need for cultural integration of positive psychology.
  • The importance of intentional practices, such as community building and "noticing," in spiritual development.
  • The impact of societal challenges, such as isolation and a crisis of meaning, on individual well-being and community connection.
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