Why You Don't Have to Try to Feel Joy

Why You Don't Have to Try to Feel Joy

From Always Connected by Mind Body Spirit.fm

February 26, 2026 · 1h 5m · Episode 320

About this episode

This episode explores the concept of joy as an inherent state rather than a goal, discussing how to recognize and embrace it in everyday life.

Joy is often treated as a goal or a reward. In this episode of ALWAYS CONNECTED, we explore a different view: joy as something already present, even in ordinary moments. Through live interaction and spirit-guided inquiry, we look at how effort, vigilance, and self-monitoring can obscure joy—and what helps it naturally surface again. Check out Lynette's blog post from An Unexpected Mystic - https://anunexpectedmystic.com/2026/02/22/can-our-loved-ones-in-spirit-leave-us/ Suzanne Giesemann is a former Navy Commander-turned spiritual teacher, author, documentarian and evidential medium. Through The Awakened Way, she shares practical tools for living with peace, balance, and joyful connection to Spirit. In her vast YouTube library you will find inspired teachings, messages from her guides, Sanaya, meditations, and evidence that love and life never end. To stay connected - Join my newsletter - https://bit.ly/suzanne-news Follow me on Facebook - /suzannegiesemann See my linktr.ee - https://linktr.ee/suzanne_giesemann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Suzanne Giesemann

Topics covered

  • joy
  • spirituality
  • self-improvement
  • mindfulness
  • connection to Spirit

Keywords

  • joy
  • spiritual teacher
  • self-monitoring
  • effort
  • peace
  • balance
  • connection

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Organizations: Mind Body Spirit.fm, An Unexpected Mystic, YouTube

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