The holiday season can bring both lightness and strain. While it invites reflection and connection, it can also stir feelings of pressure, fatigue, and uncertainty -- especially in the midst of the complex political and social climate we’re all navigating. Many people find it difficult to access a genuine sense of joy right now. This workshop offers a chance to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the joy of everyday life.
Through guided meditations, a shared Dharma talk, community discussion, and guided journaling, we’ll explore how joy arises not from ignoring the world’s difficulties, but from meeting life as it is: with presence, compassion, and curiosity.
This workshop may be especially meaningful for:
Those feeling emotionally depleted or disconnected during this season.
Practitioners seeking to understand joy as an essential part of mindfulness and the Dharma path.
Individuals struggling to stay openhearted in the face of political division, uncertainty, or fatigue.
Anyone wishing to restore a sense of ease, gratitude, and belonging.
Teachers, caregivers, and community leaders who support others and could use time for self-care.
Through practicing together, we can cultivate space to access joy whenever we need it.