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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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