The Joys of Consciousness


The Joys of Consciousness


You take time to be alone, valuing your personal time.
You meditate.
You feel light and buoyant.
You feel spiritually uplifted.
You find a solution to a problem.
You have a fresh new idea.
You notice something beautiful.
You walk outside in nature and feel refreshed.
You engage in physical activity that's invigorating.
You are playful and take time to play.
There is a moment of pure joy.


You smile in appreciation.
You respect someone else's boundaries without being asked.
You lift someone else's spirits.
You make another person laugh.
You give someone a helping hand.
You do something kind.
You forgive a slight.
You offer yourself in service to someone in need.
You feel a close bond with another person.
You cherish another person.

― from The Healing Self by Deepak Chopra and Rudolph E. Tanzi
     re-sequenced to show the joys of nurturing oneself and then nurturing others.

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