How to Find Joy in Life’s Chaos

How to Find Joy in Life’s Chaos

Author: Monique Lindner December 12, 2024 Duration: 52:02

In this week’s episode of Everyday Spirituality, Colin and Monique dive into the magic of “glimmers”—those small, precious moments that spark joy, wonder, or gratitude even when life feels overwhelming. Through heartfelt stories, practical tips, and deep spiritual reflections, they guide you on reconnecting with your inner child and staying grounded in the present moment. If you’re navigating a tough season or simply seeking more joy in your day-to-day, this episode is here to uplift and inspire.


✨ Topics Covered:

🌟 What glimmers are and how to find them in your daily life.

🌿 The healing power of nature and its role in lifting your spirit.

💖 Why real gratitude must be felt, not just thought or listed.

🧘 Simple practices like breathwork and mindfulness to center yourself.

📚 Insights from David Hawkins’ Map of Consciousness on shifting emotions step by step.


📖 Resources Mentioned:

🔮 Keeper of Wonder Oracle card from Unlocking the Secret Garden by Engshi Silens and Jenna Delac Rotalia.

📘 Joy Is My Justice by Tanmeet Sethi, a moving guide to reclaiming joy during challenging times.


💬 Key Quotes:

“Gratitude is powerful, but it has to be felt. It’s not about going through the motions—it’s about connecting deeply with the emotion.” — Colin

“If you can feel joy, even for a moment, you’ve already started to shift your being.” — Monique

“We are souls inhabiting these bodies on a journey to evolve, grow, and become better than we started.” — Colin


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Monique Lindner and her co-host Colin guide Everyday Spirituality from a place of hard-won perspective. While acknowledging their own privileged backgrounds, they don't shy away from the gritty realities of modern life-the chaos, the systemic pressures, and the personal struggles that can make traditional spiritual practices feel distant. This podcast digs into what it means to cultivate a spiritual life not in retreat from the world, but right in the middle of it. Each conversation is grounded in their own journeys through what they call spiritual dark nights, those periods of profound doubt and hardship that reshaped their understanding. You’ll hear them explore how concepts of resilience, justice, and inner peace translate into daily actions and reactions. It’s less about prescribed rituals and more about finding threads of meaning and connection in ordinary moments and difficult conversations. Tuning into this podcast feels like joining a candid, necessary dialogue where spirituality is examined as a practical, sometimes messy, force for navigating inequality, personal challenges, and the quest for a more grounded life.
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