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Some mornings just have to begin with this soaring tune “Joy” from Karsh Kale from the album Cinema. He composed it after his experience of Burning Man.

The Anatomy of Joy with Dr. Brené Brown on Saturday

The Anatomy of Joy

Live from the Women & Happiness Conference at Omega NYC, Dr. Brené Brown will deliver her 90-minute keynote address on “The Anatomy of Joy,” featuring an introduction by Elizabeth Lesser. By exploring the relationship between joy and gratitude, Dr. Brown will guide you through the process of navigating your feelings of vulnerability and shows you how your sense of worthiness impacts your ability to be happy in every area of your life.

This free event will start at 2:30 pm Eastern Time on Saturday, April 21, 2012. Please bookmark the link below to join the event.

http://live.soundstrue.com/anatomyofjoy/signon.php

Note: This event will only be available for viewing during the live broadcast on April 21. If you’d like to let your friends know about this free event, please forward this email so they can register.

http://live.soundstrue.com/anatomyofjoy/

Thank you,

Sounds True

P.S. See Dr. Brené Brown live in Boulder in “The Power of Vulnerability,” taking place Saturday, May 19, and Sunday, May 20, 2012 at Naropa University’s Nalanda Events Center from 9:30 am–4:30 pm.

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I just can’t get enough of this tune.

Today being the Third Sunday of Advent for Christians, “Gaudete” (Joy) Sunday, it’s only appropriate to play this song by the Mediæval Bæbes from their album “Mistletoe and Wine.”

What brings you joy today?

Aung San Suu Kyi is Released!

What a joyful day! (Now free the rest.)

“The release of political prisoners is the most important thing for all those who truly wish to bring about change in Burma.”
— Aung San Suu Kyi

Dear Richard M.,

Aung San Suu Kyi was freed today!

Suu Kyi, a human rights and pro-democracy leader who has been held in detention or house arrest in Myanmar for 15 of the last 21 years, spoke with a crowd of supporters outside her home shortly after her release. Amnesty International has been advocating for this Nobel Laureate over the course of two decades. Although she was recently barred from participating in the first elections her country has held in 20 years, we welcome the news of her freedom today.

Thank you for your work on Suu Kyi’s case — your letters, public demonstrations, phone calls and discussions with friends, family, and colleagues. Suu Kyi’s release is welcome news for a country that routinely imprisons people who engage in peaceful political dissent, but others are still at risk.

Donate to support Amnesty International’s continued work on behalf of prisoners of conscience. Buddhist monk U Gambira is currently serving a 63 year sentence at a prison in Myanmar for his part in monk-led demonstrations in 2007. While in jail, he has been tortured and denied access to medical treatment. U Gambira is in poor health and should be released immediately. He is one of more than 2,000 political prisoners being held in Myanmar.

Freedom, Finally

Myanmar should never have arrested Aung San Suu Kyi or other prisoners of conscience in the first place, locking them out of the political process. Help Amnesty fight to free prisoners of conscience worldwide.

Your gift ensures we can continue to advocate for the release of prisoners of conscience in Myanmar.

Sincerely,

Larry Cox
Executive Director
Amnesty International USA

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To preserve openness of heart and calmness of mind, nurture these attitudes:

Kindness to those who are happy
Compassion for those who are less fortunate
Honor for those who embody noble qualities
Equanimity to those whose actions oppose your values.

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—	Nischala Joy Devi, translation of Yoga Sutra 1:33 of Patanjali cited by Olga Rasmussen in her blog Aligning with Grace: the post “The Brahmaviharas and Lovingkindness” 10/4/10

Yoga Journal - Handstand (Adho Mukha Vrkasana)

Today in yoga class I kicked up into handstand at the wall twice without anyone nearby to spot me. I’ve long had the strength for this, and a modicum of balance, so the remainder was all inside my head, specifically fear. The first time I did it, I giggled like a child. For indeed, the theme of the class was “play” (lila in Sanskrit). Something about this theme unlocks my handstand.

It is an exhilarating feeling and one that gives a different, opposite perspective. I have been working on this one a while, and so won’t soon forget this. Share my joy!

Mandela to Miss World Cup Opener - NYTimes.com »

Thinking today of Mandela, one of the Elders, and his great-granddaughter Zenani. Sorrow attends what should be great joy, just when the eyes of the world are on the nation he struggled so long to build and heal. May they be the eyes of compassion.

By BARRY BEARAK

Published: June 11, 2010

JOHANNESBURG — Heartbreak intruded on the opening day of the soccer World Cup when Nelson Mandela’s 13-year-old great granddaughter Zenani was killed in an auto accident here early on Friday. In response, Mr. Mandela canceled a much-heralded appearance at a tournament depicted as a triumphant showcase for his country and his continent.

The teenager was returning home from the event’s Thursday night kickoff concert in Soweto, an extravaganza that included stars like Alicia Keys and Shakira and was meant to launch the contest on a joyous note. At its conclusion, the sky lit up with fireworks as happy attendees made way to their parked vehicles.

According to police, Zenani Mandela died in a one-car accident on a Johannesburg highway. The man behind the wheel, who has yet to be named, was accused of drunk driving and may also be charged with culpable homicide, the police said.