In today’s episode, we talk about compassion as the path through pain and suffering that leads to joy. By showing compassion and doing small acts of kindness you bring others joy and in so doing you feed your own joy and ease your pain. The Dalai Lama has a beautiful term for this - he calls it the “virtuous cycle.” He says, ”the more we turn to others, the more joy we experience, and the more joy we experience the more joy we can bring to others.” Please note that this episode ends with a short guided meditation that will help deepen your compassion for yourself and others. Make sure you are in a safe place to listen to the meditation, or put this episode on pause at the appropriate point and come back to it later.   Recommended Reading:  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29496453-the-book-of-joy (The Book of Joy), by Dalai Lama XIV, Desmond Tutu, Douglas Carlton Abrams About Your Host: I’m your host, Anita Adams, an award-winning leader and the founder of Joyful Inspired Living, an organization dedicated to teaching people how to access their highest most authentic self so they can find clarity and create a life of purpose, passion, and joy. In addition to hosting the Joyful Journey Podcast, I offer retreats, both live and online, and private coaching programs to further guide my clients on their journey to their highest self. The Joyful Journeyer Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/628676761727732 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/628676761727732) Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/joyfulinspiredLiving (https://www.facebook.com/joyfulinspiredLiving) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anitaadams604/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/anitaadams604/?hl=en) Website - https://joyfulinspiredliving.com/ (https://joyfulinspiredliving.com/) Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitaadamsyvr/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitaadamsyvr/) Email - anita@joyfulinspiredliving.com  Thanks for listening!It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to explore other ways to engage with us, head over to https://joyfulinspiredliving.com/ (https://joyfulinspiredliving.com/)  While there, check out the “Members Only” section where you can gain access to our “Tool Box” of free downloadable resources that will further guide you along your own personal joyful journey. Our Tool Box will be updated regularly with new content, much of which will be provided by our featured guests.  With this podcast, we are building a community of Joy Makers and in the process raising our vibration and the collective consciousness!   If you know somebody who would benefit from what we offer, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.   Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!  Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.  Leave us a reviewWe appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!