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James is Interviewed by Mystic Magazine

James relays how to Reclaim your Sense of Wonder

Mindrolling Podcast with Raghu Markus and James Baraz

Podcast from the Be Here Now (Ram Dass) Network: Awakening Our Joy: How to Find Our Joy in Times of Disillusion (November 2024)

James discusses many topics including vulnerability and unconditional love, Awakening Joy in times of disillusion, training ourselves to look for the good, being courageous and coming from love and other key practices for well-being.

Conversation with Roger Walsh and James Baraz

Deep Transformations Podcast: Awakening Joy: Life Skills for Living, Loving, Enjoying, and Serving Life to the Full (October, 2022)

A 3-part conversation between James and Roger Walsh, one of the deepest thinkers of our time, on Walsh's popular Deep Transformations podcast. They discuss some of the most profound aspects of James' approach to true happiness and well-being.

Podcast on Health Gig

Podcast on Bold, Bright and Real (BB&R): James Baraz on Finding Joy In Difficult Times
Apple Podcast: James Baraz on Finding Joy in Difficultt Times

James discusses his book, the course and speaks on the importance of mindfulness, strengthening our healthy states, and learning how to seek out the good while really letting joy set in.

Podcast from Meditation Studio

Untangle Podcasts interviews James on Finding Joy and Well Being in Difficult Times

Podcast with Neuroscience Expert, Rick Hanson

James and Rick explore the topic of Joy in Difficult Times

James Speaks on Finding Balance ( Sangha Live)

Sangha Live Presentation: Equanimity

James describes finding balance in any circumstance.

Interview on KPFA Radio

January 19, 2022: James on KPFA Radio

James on "Ten Percent Happier" Podcast with Dan Harris

Apple Podcast: What's the Point of Joy Right Now?

Google Podcast: What's the Point of Joy Right Now?

Articles

"The Contagion Of Goodness"
James Baraz article in The Huffinton Post .

James on Huffington Post 2008-Present
All of James' article in The Huffington Post.

Keeping the Heart Open in Uncertain Times: A Post-Election Reflection (November 2024)
How can we use our practice to develop a balance of mind in unpredictable circumstances? How can we ensure that love is the source of our engagement, and how can we deepen our compassion for those who have different perspectives from us without getting caught in “othering”?

Stick with Love: Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr (January 2023)
How can we stick with love in the face of injustice and cruelty? A good start is realizing that we are the ones that suffer when our mind is contracted with hatred. We are the ones that benefit when our heart is not consumed with bitterness and instead wish well towards others.

The Light Inside the Darkness: A Winter Solstice Reflection (December 2023)
The Winter Solstice is a time to reflect on peace and good will in many cultures and religious traditions. Because it is the shortest day and longest night of the year, we gather together to create sacred rituals reminding us of the light inside us that help to get us through the darkest times.

Changing the Channel (November 2023)
Like many friends, my heart is breaking for the pain humans cause each other out of hatred and cruelty.There are other responses to the news besides responding with hatred or numbing out. One that I offer is letting yourself take a break from it all, getting some space from all the chaos to consciously nourish yourself. Taking a break from the news to let yourself enjoy life is not a copout. When we open in gratitude by tuning into what’s good is a way to skillfully fortify the soul.

Keeping the Heart Open in Times of Crisis (October 2023)
A reflection offered within weeks of the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

Clear Comprehension of Purpose: Choosing to Embody Your Highest Values ( August 2023)
A teaching to develop our north star to govern all of our actions. With clarity of purpose, our practice can be an on-going reflection to help us face in the direction of greater happiness and well-being.