Feeding Joy

Are joy and happiness the same thing? Can we do joy wrong? What are the enemies of joy?
As Karen points out, “there are differences to be explored."

Merriam-Webster defines joy as the emotion evoked by well being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires. Perception and intention both have roles to play.

For some, joy comes naturally. Other times it happens when you least expect it. Joy can be a moment in time or it can last for years. It can be felt by observing it in others, or it can be experienced when it’s given away. Tim and Karen offer a menu of ways to “feed the joy” and share many of the things on their personal joy menus. Start a joy playlist and add any song that brings joy out in you, or journal about the things that feed your joy. Ultimately, feeding your joy is your responsibility, none of us can rely on others to do it for us.

So, what’s on your joy menu?
Have you noticed any glimmers?
Speak up, email us at [email protected] or find us on instagram and let us know! 
We’d love to hear from you and know how you're feeding and feeling your joy.


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Planting seeds of wellness with the gang -

We made it to episode 10!  To those of you that have joined us, we thank you !

Life’s a puzzle. A big complicated puzzle full of pieces some of which may not fit. Maybe some of the pieces are missing. On today’s episode we take a deep dive into unknown waters to find the missing pieces. Only through patient exploration and well thought out intention do we get to discover what those missing pieces actually are. 

How do we go about exploring new worlds? First we gather supplies - the skills and the knowledge that we currently possess. Then we plot our course, ideally we choose our path with a singular, coherent intention in mind. And then, as we pursue our path, we acquire new knowledge based on what we hadn’t planned for, and bam!! Those are the missing pieces! 

Jordan: "Half of what we do in life is fail, the other half is try to figure out why.”

When planting “seeds” make sure to take the vital step of taking action by tending to it with water and care. 
Always be mindful of the environment and make sure it is a safe, sustainable environment for growth. These pieces should not be overlooked during the process of setting a goal and working towards that goal. 

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Every month we are releasing quick episodes to help recalibrate your mind and body.
This month's tune up is about Routine Maintenance.

On this week's episode we look under the hood and do a quick tune up.
Routine maintenance is a key component to sustaining our mental wellness. It’s all about being proactive. 
Rest, personal time, and journaling are a few of the many things we each do to keep our mental machine running right. Taking the opportunity to rest, to be productive, and/or to be of service can all promote mental wellness, and we need to establish a fair balance between these pieces. 
Too much of any one piece can bring us to a place of poor mental health. The road of life needs to be maintained as well. As we keep driving down that road, we are better off fixing the potholes before they swallow us up.

We are so thrilled that you gave us a chance and hope you have taken away something from our monthly tune up. See you next month in the garage.

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This is a big one. 

Surrender...
The word alone holds a certain negative connotation for many of us. Surrendering might feel akin to failure. It might feel the same as giving up.

What if our power exists in a peaceful coexistence with what is, rather than with what might be? Finding this power means looking at and releasing our own expectations.

Allowing surrender is an aspect of healing that many of us avoid at all costs, but what if surrender is the path to strength while defiance is actually an act of weakness? We paraphrase and reflect on David Foster Wallace's quote: "Everything I've let go of has claw marks on it." Without resistance, there's nothing to surrender to, and resisting surrender itself is what turns it into suffering.

Allowing surrender into our vocabulary and applying surrender in our life takes practice and intention. Because after all, we have only 3 choices, surrender, defy, or avoid.

We are so thrilled that you gave us a chance and listened to our “weird soup negotiations” today   💚🤘🏻

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On this week's episode we discuss the rules of the road. 
Our vehicle gets us where we want to go and allows us freedom and peace of mind. In a way, a car is a lot like us. 
A car runs best with meticulous up keep, an abundance of safety, and a generous amount of patience and cooperation with other drivers. If we ignore our vehicle, much like our mental and physical health, things start to break down to the point of disrepair. It’s important to remember the basics.
 Keep up on routine maintenance, observe the speed limit, and most importantly, do not ignore the warning signs. If your fuel gauge says you're running on empty, you better pay attention and put some fuel in your tank! It's also helpful to slow down and be honest.  
Listen in as we compare and break down several examples relating proper driving etiquette to how we approach our own mental health. On the road of life there are familiar highways and there are also streets that make us feel a little lost.
 No matter how lost we may be we can move forward relentlessly if we are brave enough to ask for directions and humble enough to follow where they lead. 
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“Unhealthy anger becomes healthy anger when you look at it like a gift,” is what Jordan so eloquently spoke during this episode.
Welcome to episode 6, “ Owning Your Anger”.

Can anger actually be healthy?
As it turns out, it can be. What does healthy anger look like? It all depends on what you do with it.
It starts with honesty. When we are honest with our self we start to see the layers beneath or behind the anger. These layers, if followed deep enough, can expose the root cause of the anger itself. Anger is a very complex emotion and it can bring with it shame and guilt. So is anger a  secondary emotion or does it bring on other secondary emotions?
 We just think that perspective matters and how you react/respond to anger is what makes the difference. 
Tim brings up author and PhD R. Douglas Fields. He talked about how the acronym LIFEMORTS from the book “Why We Snap” can help with understanding rage more.
What makes you angry? And how long have you held on to that feeling?
As it turns out we hold on to anger because of how vital a feeling it is. Often it can be familiar to us. 
Our anger can protect us from harm and guards us from danger, it can give us drive and keep us alert.
Anger can be as useful and necessary as our body’s immune system.
Speak up, be honest, expose your fear, and trust that through open and fair dialogue you can turn your anger into a gift.

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When you think of flying like an eagle, do you focus more on taking off, soaring high, or sticking the landing? In this week's episode, the Pieces to Wellness team discuss how flying like an eagle can be a metaphor for pursuing dreams and living life with confidence and authenticity. 
Jordan and Karen share stories about leaving the nest, and how setting attainable goals helps them stay in flight. TPP provides useful examples of helpful habits versus unhelpful distractions. Together we emphasize how much fear interferes with flight. No matter what, it's important to question what you're holding onto and why, because you can't fly without letting go of the branch. As Jordan says, "let your intention become your motivation" and fly.

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Welcome to episode 4,  

This week the gang is all here and we are fast balling some pieces to wellness your way.  Something that may become regular around here.

Life can move fast so we wanted to pack some goodies into a shorter episode to make it easier to bring with you where ever you travel. 

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As always,  stay tuned for more pieces… after all, the road to a better you is paved with pieces to wellness. 

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Life has no instruction manual and living with mental health issues can be very complicated. What if there was a perfect, personal recipe for mental wellness?
Today we sit down and talk about just that. What is the recipe to our own mental wellness. TPP, Karen, and Jordan each share their recipes for what helps them establish and maintain peace of mind. Things like rest, healthy food, moving the body just to name a few. Grab a pen and a piece of paper because this episode is full of helpful tools that you may want to try yourselves! Karen shares her personal “non negotiables” which are essential ingredients to her wellness. If you are missing your “non negotiables”, the rest of the recipe just falls apart. No cookie cutters here, everyone's recipe is unique, and it's up to each of us to put the ingredients together for ourselves.
After you listen to the episode you may want to make your own wellness recipe card. If you are interested, please message us and we'll send a blank recipe card just for you. 
All we ask is that you share your recipe with us -- we'll even read it on a future episode if you want!! 
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On today’s episode TPP, Jordan, and Karen discuss what it means to unplug. 
Is being busy what’s best, or does our emotional well-being demand us to make time for some well earned boredom? 
This episode forces us to take a closer look at our unconscious habits, in order to scrape away at the layers that separate us from the serenity that we crave. Ultimately we have to do what is best for ourselves and most beneficial to our wellness. How do you unplug?
Listen in as the pieces come together on pieces to wellness podcast and stay tuned for more pieces to come. We can provide some pieces, but it’s up to you to put them together.
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