Cultivating pleasure when you don’t feel good part 1

<p>This week’s episode is inspired by a question that Ava received during a recent silent retreat. </p> <p> </p> <p>The question was something along the lines of how can we cultivate peace and happiness in the body when we are experiencing chronic pain or health issues. </p> <p> </p> <p>This 2 part series will explore the philosophy behind pleasure and also provide you with tools to cultivate your own pleasure during periods of discomfort and unease. </p> <p> </p> <p>chapter markers </p> <p>00:00 Introduction and catch up w/ Ava </p> <p>03:35 Side notes on personal preferences and toxic positivity </p> <p>10:34 Cultivating happiness and feeling joy inside the body </p> <p>13:24 The philosophy of pleasure </p> <p>18:07 The 3 levels of pleasure </p> <p>22:51 Ending notes</p> <p> </p> <p>Links mentioned:</p> <p>links, resources or courses mentioned</p> <p> </p> <p><a href='http://www.functionalspirituality.com/'>www.functionalspirituality.com </a>Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual Being.</p> <p> Free resources:</p> <p><a href='https://functionalspirituality.ck.page/subscribe'>Newsletter sign up:</a> </p> <p>A monthly update for me on news and new offers.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/functionalspirituality/'>Community meditation</a>:</p> <p>Weekly live meditations on Zoom! Get details AND chat about the latest episodes in the Functional Spirituality fb group ~ connect to a like-minded community.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href='https://functionalspirituality.thinkific.com/courses/healing-complex-trauma-workshop'>Free workshop: Healing complex trauma</a>:</p> <p>A free workshop on how to optimise spiritual practice and daily life by understanding complex trauma.</p> <p> </p> <p>Connect on Socials</p> <p>Where you can hear from us in daily life</p> <p>Personal account: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/avairani_/'>@avairani_ </a> </p> <p>Functional Spirituality: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/functionalspirituality/'>@functionalspirituality</a> </p> <p>Studio: <a href=