A Look Back at My Favorite Book — The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World

The past few months have been stressful to say the least. One way I’ve been coping is by reading inspiring books, or in this case, re-reading.

I originally read The Book of Joy in 2017 but look back at my notes and highlights often. I found that it’s simple but powerful message of intention, presence and joy were just what I needed right now and I hope it inspires you too!

The Book of Joy is the story about Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s trip to visit the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, India to celebrate His Holiness’s eightieth birthday and to create what they hoped would be a gift for others, and it truly is a gift.

Writer Douglas Abrams helped facilitate the dialogue and brought in some of his own research to support the concepts presented. The reader gets the benefit of the wisdom of these spiritual leaders, groundbreaking research on joy, and to witness the playful interaction between these sweet souls.

What struck me most about the interactions between two of the world’s most renowned spiritual leaders is they don’t take themselves too seriously. Spirituality can get heavy if you let it. These two make time for fun and light-heartedness, often teasing each other and laughing. They are true role models for living in joy.