173. Practicing the Art of Love
We're diving into our Element of love in this episode; those genuine, deep connections that feed every aspect of wellbeing. We'll focus on five key lessons of loving well: loving oneself, seeing the innocence in others, embracing vulnerability, listening deeply, and creating a House of Belonging.
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Key moments:
00:00 Welcome to the Joy Lab Podcast
00:42 Exploring the Element of Love
04:55 The Five Lessons of Love
05:11 Lesson 1: Love Yourself First
09:13 Lesson 2: See the Innocence in Others
14:06 Lesson 3: Embrace Vulnerability
18:24 Lesson 4: Learn to Listen Deeply
19:41 Lesson 5: Create a House of Belonging
24:04 Closing Thoughts and Poem
25:06 Thank You for Listening
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