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The Sound of Music

1965

A young novitiate is sent by her convent in 1930s Austria to become a governess to the seven children of a widowed naval officer.

172 min

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Can We Afford Joy in a World of Suffering?

When people hear that I teach an online course called Awakening Joy, they sometimes respond with skepticism; the idea of letting themselves actually feel joy in times like these seems a bit frivolous and self-indulgent.

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James Baraz
2010
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Are Your Happiness Goals Too High?

On the road to well-being, says James Baraz, embrace all your diverse feelings.

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James Baraz
2017
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06:51

The Essence of Awakening Joy

“Joy is not for just the lucky few–it’s a choice anyone can make.” Awakening Joy is an internationally recognized Internet course created by noted teacher, author, and co-founder of Spirit Rock Meditation Center, James Baraz.

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James Baraz
2014
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Awakening Joy: 10 Steps to Happiness

Awakening Joy is more than just another book about happiness. More than simply offering suggested strategies to change our behavior, it uses time-tested practices to train the mind to learn new ways of thinking.

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James Baraz, Shoshana Alexander, Jack Kornfield (foreword), Ram Dass (preface)
2012
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EXPLORE TOPIC

Honoring Emotion