Why do we lie—even when no one's forcing us to?In this powerful episode of The Light of Joy, I peel back the layers of our everyday deceptions. From self-protection to social survival, from white lies to inner narratives—we explore the hidden reasons we lie to others... and to ourselves.🔍 What You’ll Find in This Episode:00:00 – Intro00:41 – Lying as Self-Preservation01:20 – Lying as a Shortcut to Belonging01:58 – Lying as Power and Control02:46 – Lying to Escape Judgment03:28 – The Lies We Tell Ourselves04:01 – Can We Live Without Lies?🕯️ If you’ve ever said “I’m fine” when you weren’t, or masked your truth to avoid judgment—this one is for you.▶️ Listen now to uncover the quiet psychology behind the lies we live—and what radical honesty really looks like in a world that rewards illusion.📌 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly reflections that cut through the noise.

What if your silence isn’t absence—but power?In this heartfelt episode, we dismantle the myth of constant digital availability and explore how stepping back can actually bring us closer to peace, presence, and meaning. 🌿From the endless pressure to be “always online” to the invisible toll of constant pings.🔍 What You’ll Find in This Episode:00:00 – Intro00:44– 24/7 Availability: A Modern Illness01:46 – The Invisible Tax of Being Always “On”02:48 – Not Responding Doesn’t Make You Unkind03:47 – Boundaries Aren’t Barriers04:52 – Presence: The Original Luxury📵 This isn’t about rejecting tech. It’s about reclaiming yourself.🔔 Practical, calming, and deeply introspective—this episode is for anyone who’s ever felt overwhelmed by the digital world… and is ready to return to themselves.👉 If this resonates, don’t forget to:👍 Like💬 Comment — How do you protect your peace online?🔁 Share with someone who needs to hear this🔔 Subscribe for more soul-centered reflections📌 The Light of Joy is where we pause the scroll and listen for truth.

❗What if the path to “becoming better”… is making you worse?In this episode of The Light of Joy, we pull back the curtain on the hidden toxicity of the self-help industry. What starts as a journey toward “improvement” often spirals into burnout, shame, and never-ending dissatisfaction.This isn’t about bashing personal growth. It’s about recognizing when it stops helping—and starts hurting.If you’ve ever felt like no matter how much you heal, hustle, or manifest… you’re still not enough—this episode is for you.🔍 What You’ll Find in This Episode:00:00 – Intro00:36 – Why self-help often feeds on your insecurities01:43 – How “healing” became another productivity cult03:20 – When self-improvement masks self-harm05:06 – The dark side of spiritual bypassing06:37 – What real growth might actually look like✨ This episode is your permission to stop “fixing” yourself—and start being yourself.📌 Hit play. Stay till the end. Something in this may just set you free.

Do you ever wonder why the most "kind" influencers online make you feel less, not more?In this episode of The Light of Joy, we uncover the emotional manipulation embedded in curated kindness, aesthetic perfection, and inspirational fluff. From the illusion of authenticity to the psychology of being pacified by charm, this is a no-holds-barred breakdown of how social media personas sell dreams to keep you docile.👉 Discover how followers unknowingly become funders, how pain is repackaged as perfection, and how to regain your sense of self in a world ruled by reels, filters, and false empathy.If you’re tired of being inspired by people who don’t even care about you—this one’s for you.🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:00:00 – Introduction00: 34 – The Performance of Kindness01:35 – The Biological Superiority Complex02:32 – Misery for You, Perfection for Me03:30 – Followers as Funders04:12 – The Psychological Toll05:02 – Returning to Reality🔔 New to the channel?Hit Subscribe for weekly episodes that challenge illusions and return you to clarity.Comment and Share if this episode sparked something real.Have you ever felt disoriented after watching “motivational” influencers? Share your experience in the comments. Your story might be someone else’s wake-up call.

In this powerful episode, we confront a hidden force that shapes our emotions, beliefs, and attention without us even realizing it: the News Media.Why does watching the news leave you anxious and drained?Why do headlines feel like theater instead of truth?And what is it doing to your body, mind, and worldview over time?🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:00:00 – Introduction00:35 – The psychology of news addiction01:55 – The biological cost of constant negativity03:03 – Why “crisis” is the media’s favorite word03:53 – The hidden dopamine loop behind your news scroll04:52 – How media manufactures fear to profit off your emotions and how to deprogram But this isn’t just a takedown—it’s a wake-up call.We end with 5 practical tools to reclaim your clarity, protect your peace, and stay informed without being overwhelmed.🌱 If you’ve ever felt burned out by the news—this one’s for you.🎧 Listen, reflect, and subscribe for more mindful episodes.🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss a reflection.📩 Let me know in the comments:How do YOU manage your news intake without losing touch with reality?

What if the inclusion we see everywhere isn’t real?What if representation has become a trend—and not a truth?In this episode of The Light of Joy, Abbas Salahshour goes beyond the surface of buzzwords like diversity, inclusion, and representation to reveal the harsh reality of performative justice.🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:00:00 – Introduction00:45 – Why “diverse faces” without shared power still uphold the status quo01:41 – The difference between real equity and curated optics02:28 – How tokenism and ideological gatekeeping silence true diversity03:21 – Why real inclusion should feel uncomfortable—and why that’s a good thing04:13 – How to we can move from performance to integrity🎙️ This is the episode people are afraid to record. And the one we need most.🔔 If you’ve ever felt “included” but never heard, this one’s for you.👉 Subscribe for more episodes that challenge comfort and invite clarity.👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 📤 ShareTag someone who needs to hear this.

In a world drowning in opinions and desperate for validation, we’ve confused judgment with wisdom — and it’s costing us our peace, connection, and character.In this powerful episode of The Light of Joy, host Abbas Salahshour unpacks the modern obsession with criticism — where every scroll, comment, and conversation seems designed to tear down rather than understand. But not all judgment is bad. When used with awareness, it becomes discernment — a path to personal clarity, not public condemnation.🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:00:00 – Introduction00:46 – Why judgment can be useful — and when it becomes dangerous01:43 – How society turned criticism into performance02:53 – The emotional and cultural cost of constant judgment03:52 – Why we fear being judged — and still judge others04:47 – How to replace judgment with wise discernment05:59 – What real empathy and maturity look like in today’s loud world✨ Whether you’ve been judged, judging, or just exhausted by it all, this episode offers clarity, calm, and a better way forward.🎧 If you’re seeking peace, truth, and more meaningful human connection — hit play now.🔔 Subscribe for more episodes that challenge groupthink, restore inner wisdom, and bring joy to heavy topics.👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 📤 ShareTag someone who needs to hear this.

Too many people confuse proximity with connection, history with loyalty, and comfort with safety. In this episode, I break down five essential truths that will challenge the way you think about friendship — and help you recognize when it’s time to let go or lean in.🎧 In this episode, you'll learn:00:00 – Introduction00:36 – Affection Is Not the Same as Loyalty01:46 – Stop Valuing History Over Integrity02:52 – Strategic Relationships Are Built, Not Found04:11 – Your Energy Is a Currency—Spend It Wisely05:14 – The Mirror Test—Would You Be Friends With You?06:14 – Final Thoughts If you’ve ever felt emotionally drained by the people around you, this episode will sharpen your boundaries and renew your standards.A must-listen for anyone who values clarity, growth, and genuine connection.🔁 Share this with someone who’s rethinking their circle.🎧 Listen now — and don’t settle for noise when you deserve depth.