James Baraz's Awakening Joy Course

Awakening Joy

By Suzan Colon
O, The Oprah Magazine | From the January 2008 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

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Is joy the privilege of naturally happy people, a fleeting feeling, or something that can be created at will? Meditation instructor James Baraz attempted an experiment with a smile.

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