The Sweet Spot: Finding Peace & Joy in the Everyday
“It’s really about accepting your thoughts as a part of the meditation process—welcome them with open arms. If you can truly sit with your thoughts… they lose hold on you. That is the ego trying to control your existence. ”
Listen to HAPPENING to find out how Ashley, Toby, Aris, and Kaleb find peace and joy in their days
Jeff finds peace and happiness by skating in Central Park
One of my favorite moments of the day is when I walk my dog in Central Park. It is pretty early, usually a time between seven and nine o’clock in the morning.
The park is typically quiet, allowing me time to set personal intentions. I try my best to enjoy the surroundings, currently gorgeous blue skies, crisp fall air, and some crunchy leaves collecting along the walk paths.
This is my moment of peace and joy in the city. I call it The Sweet Spot.
How do you start your day? Where do you find peace and happiness? What’s your Sweet Spot?
For Kanan Kapila, it’s a series of poses, deep breaths and mindfulness. She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Fordham University, she’s also a licensed therapist, and Founder of The Vastu Yoga , in the Tri-State area.
On this episode of HAPPENING, Kanan discusses the benefits of having a regular routine. She talks about her love of yoga and meditation, while describing the many ways her daily practice has enriched her life.
As a trainer, she has bear witness to those desperately seeking to transition from one stage of life onto the next. She has seen tears and wide smiles as those around her transcend.
Kanan says practice does make perfect—a perfect you. For those caught up in the commotion or chaos of life, there is a way to slow down and find peace and joy in the everyday. She says we are born with joy and just have to claim it.
Now is the time to embrace your thoughts, connect with your body and bring real change into your life.
