Joy is always present. What might be missing is you! We all go through moments when joy feels distant, but with a few simple mindfulness practices, we can find our way back to that inner light. In this popular replay episode, Kristine Carlson shares gentle tools to help you reconnect with your natural state of joy — even on the hard days.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why joy isn’t constant — and that’s okay
• Easy mindfulness practices to help you feel better on low days
• Encouragement to live the “big stuff” with presence and heart

Let this episode be your gentle reminder: you have the power to come back to joy — anytime.

There’s no doubt that life can be full of upsets and annoyances — both big and small. But life also calls us to take ownership of our happiness and spiritual well-being.

In this meaningful and beloved replay episode, Kristine Carlson shares how to identify and release the emotional triggers that may be holding you back from your true spiritual potential. Once you do, you’ll begin to open up to more of what your heart truly desires.

Want a simple way to center yourself daily? Try Kristine’s free Golden Pause meditation for a calming breath practice to ground you in the present moment.

Feeling angry? You can press pause – and return to peace. Anger happens to all of us, and can help us understand unmet needs.Yet left unchecked, it creates more pain than progress! In this powerful episode, Kristine Carlson shares how one simple practice can change everything.

Listen in and discover:

-Why anger isn’t the enemy—it’s a messenger

-How to recognize the real need behind your frustration

-The Golden Pause—a quick mindfulness tool to reset in the moment

-How to shift from reaction to inner peace in just a few breaths

“Breathe in joy with every pause you take as you align with your gratitude in a golden moment.” – Kristine Carlson