In this episode of the Connecting Through Cancer podcast, host Kayla Keenan discusses the importance of finding joy amidst life's challenges, particularly during a cancer journey. She emphasizes that joy is not reserved for perfect moments but can be found in small, everyday experiences. The conversation explores practical ways to cultivate joy, such as practicing gratitude, leaning into supportive connections, celebrating small wins, creating rituals, and allowing oneself to play. The episode concludes with a reminder that joy can be discovered in unexpected places and that it is about being present rather than seeking perfection.

Takeaways

• Joy is a choice we make, not a destination.
• Small moments can bring the most joy.
• Gratitude shifts our perspective on life.
• Surround yourself with uplifting people.
• Celebrate every small win in life.
• Creating rituals can ground us in joy.
• Playing and being silly is essential for joy.
• Joy can be found in unexpected places.
• Presence is more important than perfection.
• You are never alone in your journey.

Chapters

00:00 Finding Joy in the Journey

02:29 Redefining Joy: Small Moments Matter

04:57 Practical Ways to Cultivate Joy

07:35 Joy in Unexpected Places

INDY is short for "I'm Not Done Yet," a phrase often said by the late Kyle Strand during his courageous battle with colon cancer. Kyle's four-year journey was both extremely challenging and profoundly beautiful. Though he lost his battle in July 2017, his legacy lives on through his two dying wishes: to establish the INDY Foundation and to inspire others to live every day to its fullest. In August 2017, the INDY Foundation was born, continuing Kyle's mission to support and uplift cancer warriors everywhere. Find more information here: www.indy-foundation.org

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