# Why Joy Returns When You Stop Living in the Future

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Podcast: [Be Sweet Ya'll](https://stenobird.com/podcast/be-sweet-ya-ll-5673208)
Published: 2026-02-16T23:30:01+00:00
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## Resource

Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed, not depressed, just stretched too thin and living everywhere except the present moment?Today, I share honestly about being in a funk and what helped me find my way back. I talk about slowing down and remembering that joy and delight are inseparable. We explore what it means to have a low bar for delight, and how neglecting the things that nourish us can quietly steal our peace. This episode is for anyone who feels scattered, tired, or unsure which direction to go. It’s your chance to return to what rings true in your heart. Episode Highlights [01:00] Being overwhelmed vs. being present [02:00] “Now here” instead of “nowhere” [03:30] A low bar for delight [05:30] Creating space for rest and prayer [07:00] When joy feels squelched by life [08:30] Joy and delight as spiritual practice [11:00] Grief, connection, and being fully seen [15:00] Reflecting what’s inside of us [18:30] Nourishing the soul in hard seasons [22:00] Choosing love, compassion, and kindness [26:00] Radiating joy instead of chasing it [28:30] Closing affirmation and invitation to pause Special Thanks to Our Sponsors Buffalo Rock Pepsi https://www.buffalorock.com Holiday Beach Mechanical https://holidaybeachmechanical.com Shorehouse Furniture https://shorehousefurniture.com American Home Shield https://www.ahs.com Resources: When the Heart Wakes by Sue Monk Kidd Let’s Stay Connected! Follow along @MyHappyAssLife on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube so you never miss an episode.🎙 Presented by ADF Media Be sweet, y’all 💖

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