Happiness Reflected Happiness Reflected: Creative Expressions Podcast https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/ https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/collections/2208 en-us University of Alberta Days of Action Committee, 2023 https://d9jk7wjtjpu5g.cloudfront.net/feeds/banners/000/000/018/original/88560_IntnlHappiness_Podcast_1800x1800_Cover.jpg?1678206985 University of Alberta Library https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/ University of Alberta Days of Action Committee uofados@ualberta.ca Happiness, mindfulness, poetry, wellness, community arts no Mon, 6 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 University of Alberta Days of Action Committee This podcast is about reflecting on how to cultivate meaningful happiness in our lives while listening to University of Alberta community members discuss how they explored perspectives of their own happiness in relation to their original poems, stories, visual art and songs they submitted to this project. A podcast where we talk about happiness and listen to poems from the University of Alberta community reflecting on their experience of happiness. A Community Creative Project Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:02:17 -0400 Season Four - Episode 6: How Do We Find Contentment in the Spaces Between Moments? <p>Host Youngjin and guest artist Vivica Addo about her poem “When the Party is Over”. They discuss what to do when the excitement and celebrations end, routines return, and we’re left with quieter, sometimes sad, emotions.</p> Host Youngjin and guest artist Vivica Addo about her poem “When the Party is Over”. They discuss what to do when the excitement and celebrations end, routines return, and we’re left with quieter, sometimes sad, emotions. Host Youngjin and guest artist Vivica Addo about her poem “When the Party is Over”. They discuss what to do when the excitement and celebrations end, routines return, and we’re left with quieter, sometimes sad, emotions. No full 6 4 Host Youngjin and guest artist Vivica Addo about her poem “When the Party is Over”. They discuss what to do when the excitement and celebrations end, routines return, and we’re left with quieter, sometimes sad, emotions.

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/pv6b27rz8q 00:39:12 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Season Four - Episode 5: Where can we find happiness? <p>Host Mahnoor talks to AJ Mannarino, this episode’s guest artist, about his photo “La Bandiera”. They explore making decisions about your future where gaining one thing means sacrificing something else.</p> Host Mahnoor talks to AJ Mannarino, this episode’s guest artist, about his photo “La Bandiera”. They explore making decisions about your future where gaining one thing means sacrificing something else. Host Mahnoor talks to AJ Mannarino, this episode’s guest artist, about his photo “La Bandiera”. They explore making decisions about your future where gaining one thing means sacrificing something else. No full 5 4 Host Mahnoor talks to AJ Mannarino, this episode’s guest artist, about his photo “La Bandiera”. They explore making decisions about your future where gaining one thing means sacrificing something else.

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/028pc2w10k 00:30:48 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Season Four - Episode 4: Is happiness a choice? <p>Host Mahnoor and artist guest Vanishta Tancoo talk about Vanishta’s piece “Almosts, No Quites and Not Yets” and reflect on what happiness looks like in the face of failure and adversity. </p> Host Mahnoor and artist guest Vanishta Tancoo talk about Vanishta’s piece “Almosts, No Quites and Not Yets” and reflect on what happiness looks like in the face of failure and adversity.  Host Mahnoor and artist guest Vanishta Tancoo talk about Vanishta’s piece “Almosts, No Quites and Not Yets” and reflect on what happiness looks like in the face of failure and adversity.  No full 4 4 Host Mahnoor and artist guest Vanishta Tancoo talk about Vanishta’s piece “Almosts, No Quites and Not Yets” and reflect on what happiness looks like in the face of failure and adversity. 

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/vh5cc0x39z 00:35:57 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Season Four - Episode 3: How Do Everyday Rituals and Memories Nourish Our Happiness? <p>Host Youngjin and artist guest Gihan Wijelath talking about his piece “Joy in Every Grain”, and the practice of slowing down to notice how meaning can be found in simple moments and sustain us across distance and time.</p><br><p>Artwork is a detail of "Painted (Turtles) in Northern Ontario" by Taylor Labelle from the <a href="https://ualberta.scholaris.ca/collections/12cc313e-e479-41fa-ba85-25f61610f074/search">2026 Happiness Reflected Collection. </a></p> Host Youngjin and artist guest Gihan Wijelath talking about his piece “Joy in Every Grain”, and the practice of slowing down to notice how meaning can be found in simple moments and sustain us across distance and time.Artwork is a detail of "Painted (Turtles) in Northern Ontario" by Taylor Labelle from the 2026 Happiness Reflected Collection.  Host Youngjin and artist guest Gihan Wijelath talking about his piece “Joy in Every Grain”, and the practice of slowing down to notice how meaning can be found in simple moments and sustain us across distance and time.Artwork is a detail of "Painted (T... No full 3 4 Host Youngjin and artist guest Gihan Wijelath talking about his piece “Joy in Every Grain”, and the practice of slowing down to notice how meaning can be found in simple moments and sustain us across distance and time.

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/rv0cv4f40c 00:29:37 Thu, 2 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Season Four - Episode 2: Is Happiness in a Moment? <p>Olivia talks with guest artist Amy Bacon about her poem “The Methodology of Bliss” and living in the moment. See more of Amy's work in the first three volumes of "<a href="https://ualberta.scholaris.ca/collections/12cc313e-e479-41fa-ba85-25f61610f074/search">Happiness Reflected</a>".</p><br><p>Artwork is a detail of "Oh Deer: Quiet Joy" by HariKrishna Rao from the <a href="https://ualberta.scholaris.ca/collections/12cc313e-e479-41fa-ba85-25f61610f074">2026 Happiness Reflected Collection. </a></p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><br><p> </p> Olivia talks with guest artist Amy Bacon about her poem “The Methodology of Bliss” and living in the moment. See more of Amy's work in the first three volumes of "Happiness Reflected".Artwork is a detail of "Oh Deer: Quiet Joy" by HariKrishna Rao from the 2026 Happiness Reflected Collection.                                         Olivia talks with guest artist Amy Bacon about her poem “The Methodology of Bliss” and living in the moment. See more of Amy's work in the first three volumes of "Happiness Reflected".Artwork is a detail of "Oh Deer: Quiet Joy" by HariKrishna Rao from ... No full 2 4  Olivia talks with guest artist Amy Bacon about her poem “The Methodology of Bliss” and living in the moment. See more of Amy's work in the first three volumes of "Happiness Reflected".

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/057cr5qc6c 00:30:28 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Season Four - Episode 1: Meet the hosts! <p>In this episode the hosts for this season introduce themselves and talk about how they understand happiness.</p> In this episode the hosts for this season introduce themselves and talk about how they understand happiness. In this episode the hosts for this season introduce themselves and talk about how they understand happiness. No full 1 4 In this episode the hosts for this season introduce themselves and talk about how they understand happiness.

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/kw57d2sc0x 00:38:48 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Season Four - Episode 8: Host wrap up <p>Mahnoor, Olivia and Youngjin reflect on this season, and how the experience has shaped their understanding of happiness.</p> Mahnoor, Olivia and Youngjin reflect on this season, and how the experience has shaped their understanding of happiness. Mahnoor, Olivia and Youngjin reflect on this season, and how the experience has shaped their understanding of happiness. No full 8 4 Mahnoor, Olivia and Youngjin reflect on this season, and how the experience has shaped their understanding of happiness.

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/dr2p55gm1f 00:46:08 Fri, 8 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Season Four - Episode 7: Is grief the death of happiness? <p>Host Olivia and guest artist Jon Lai talk about his piece, “When Ugly Crying Becomes Beautiful Crying”. They talk about the impact that major life changes can have on happiness and the restoration of happiness in reconciling with loss and grief.</p> Host Olivia and guest artist Jon Lai talk about his piece, “When Ugly Crying Becomes Beautiful Crying”. They talk about the impact that major life changes can have on happiness and the restoration of happiness in reconciling with loss and grief. Host Olivia and guest artist Jon Lai talk about his piece, “When Ugly Crying Becomes Beautiful Crying”. They talk about the impact that major life changes can have on happiness and the restoration of happiness in reconciling with loss and grief. No full 7 4 Host Olivia and guest artist Jon Lai talk about his piece, “When Ugly Crying Becomes Beautiful Crying”. They talk about the impact that major life changes can have on happiness and the restoration of happiness in reconciling with loss and grief.

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/b56d21tm4h 00:37:36 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Thank you Doris <p>Original song for season 3 of Happiness Reflected</p> Original song for season 3 of Happiness Reflected Original song for season 3 of Happiness Reflected No full https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/rx93777s3k 00:03:16 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 18:23:31 -0000 Season Three - Episode 8: Finding meaning and purpose in life Happiness, mindfulness, music, photography, poetry, prose, wellness, visual art, happiness in art, artists and community, community arts No full 9 3 Host Youngjin and guest artist Ellie talk about ways to cultivate meaning and purpose in life, especially student lives, in relation to her short story The Push.

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/fx73t9g81b 00:33:20 Thu, 8 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Season Three - Episode 9: Host’s Palooza: this season's hosts wrap it up! <p>The hosts of Happiness Reflected Season 3, Maria, Youngjin, Olivia (Xander) and Kasia gather for one last happy conversation to reflect on what they have taken away from their conversations with this season's guest artists. </p> The hosts of Happiness Reflected Season 3, Maria, Youngjin, Olivia (Xander) and Kasia gather for one last happy conversation to reflect on what they have taken away from their conversations with this season's guest artists.  The hosts of Happiness Reflected Season 3, Maria, Youngjin, Olivia (Xander) and Kasia gather for one last happy conversation to reflect on what they have taken away from their conversations with this season's guest artists.  Happiness, mindfulness, music, photography, poetry, prose, wellness, visual art, happiness in art, artists and community, community arts No full 10 3 The hosts of Happiness Reflected Season 3, Maria, Youngjin, Olivia (Xander) and Kasia gather for one last happy conversation to reflect on what they have taken away from their conversations with this season's guest artists. 

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/t727942w80 00:45:46 Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Season Three - Episode 7: Cultivating insight <p>Kasia has a conversation with guest artist Atlas, who shares insights through their poem <em>Finding a Home within this Body</em> and what they are learning about happiness through showing up for themselves.</p> Kasia has a conversation with guest artist Atlas, who shares insights through their poem Finding a Home within this Body and what they are learning about happiness through showing up for themselves. Kasia has a conversation with guest artist Atlas, who shares insights through their poem Finding a Home within this Body and what they are learning about happiness through showing up for themselves. Happiness, mindfulness, music, photography, poetry, prose, wellness, visual art, happiness in art, artists and community, community arts No full 7 3 Kasia has a conversation with guest artist Atlas, who shares insights through their poem Finding a Home within this Body and what they are learning about happiness through showing up for themselves. 

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/7h1dj5b616 00:26:58 Thu, 1 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Season Three - Episode 6: Practicing Mindfulness <p>Host Kasia and guest artist Sonika discuss her poem <em>Little Things</em>. They explore happiness as a universal human need and how being mindful of simple everyday moments cultivates wellbeing. </p> Host Kasia and guest artist Sonika discuss her poem Little Things. They explore happiness as a universal human need and how being mindful of simple everyday moments cultivates wellbeing.  Host Kasia and guest artist Sonika discuss her poem Little Things. They explore happiness as a universal human need and how being mindful of simple everyday moments cultivates wellbeing.  Happiness, mindfulness, music, photography, poetry, prose, wellness, visual art, happiness in art, artists and community, community arts No full 7 3 Host Kasia and guest artist Sonika discuss her poem Little Things. They explore happiness as a universal human need and how being mindful of simple everyday moments cultivates wellbeing. 

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/gf0ms3mw46 00:25:02 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Season Three - Episode 5: Developing Helpful Habits <p>Host Xander and guest artist Abby discuss her poem <em>Doug the Cashier</em>, and bring whimsy to the conversation about how to intentionally foster happiness building habits. </p> Host Xander and guest artist Abby discuss her poem Doug the Cashier, and bring whimsy to the conversation about how to intentionally foster happiness building habits.  Host Xander and guest artist Abby discuss her poem Doug the Cashier, and bring whimsy to the conversation about how to intentionally foster happiness building habits.  Happiness, mindfulness, music, photography, poetry, prose, wellness, visual art, happiness in art, artists and community, community arts No full 6 3 Host Xander and guest artist Abby discuss her poem Doug the Cashier, and bring whimsy to the conversation about how to intentionally foster happiness building habits. 

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/222r49hz1n 00:25:53 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Season Three - Episode 4: Engaging in health-promoting activities <p>Host Maria and guest artist Sarah draw inspiration from Sarah's performance piece <em>Ready or Not</em> to talk about rediscovering child-like joy in our day-to-day, and how this can help promote happiness and overall well being. Follow Sarah Wilson’s work on Instagram, @thepulpexperience </p> Host Maria and guest artist Sarah draw inspiration from Sarah's performance piece Ready or Not to talk about rediscovering child-like joy in our day-to-day, and how this can help promote happiness and overall well being. Follow Sarah Wilson’s work on Instagram, @thepulpexperience  Host Maria and guest artist Sarah draw inspiration from Sarah's performance piece Ready or Not to talk about rediscovering child-like joy in our day-to-day, and how this can help promote happiness and overall well being. Follow Sarah Wilson’s work on I... Happiness, mindfulness, music, photography, poetry, prose, wellness, visual art, happiness in art, artists and community, community arts No full 5 3 Host Maria and guest artist Sarah draw inspiration from Sarah's performance piece Ready or Not to talk about rediscovering child-like joy in our day-to-day, and how this can help promote happiness and overall well being. Follow Sarah Wilson’s work on Instagram, @thepulpexperience 

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/js9h41mb2r 00:39:48 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Season Three - Episode 3: Diversity & Behaving Prosocially <p>Host Xander and guest artist Harikrishna talk about how embracing diversity is essential to practicing prosocial behaviours.</p> Host Xander and guest artist Harikrishna talk about how embracing diversity is essential to practicing prosocial behaviours. Host Xander and guest artist Harikrishna talk about how embracing diversity is essential to practicing prosocial behaviours. Happiness, mindfulness, music, photography, poetry, prose, wellness, visual art, happiness in art, artists and community, community arts No full 4 3 Host Xander and guest artist Harikrishna talk about how embracing diversity is essential to practicing prosocial behaviours.

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/6h4cn70q0p 00:32:59 Thu, 3 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Season Three - Episode 2: Developing Supportive Relationships <p>Host Youngjin and guest artist Katherine talk about supportive relationships--what they are and how to cultivate them, drawing inspiration from Katherine's poem <em>Sun Sneaks Through Leaves</em>. You can learn more about Katherine’s work at https://www.katherinekoller.ca/. </p> Host Youngjin and guest artist Katherine talk about supportive relationships--what they are and how to cultivate them, drawing inspiration from Katherine's poem Sun Sneaks Through Leaves. You can learn more about Katherine’s work at https://www.katherinekoller.ca/.  Host Youngjin and guest artist Katherine talk about supportive relationships--what they are and how to cultivate them, drawing inspiration from Katherine's poem Sun Sneaks Through Leaves. You can learn more about Katherine’s work at https://www.katheri... Happiness, mindfulness, music, photography, poetry, prose, wellness, visual art, happiness in art, artists and community, community arts No full 3 3 Host Youngjin and guest artist Katherine talk about supportive relationships--what they are and how to cultivate them, drawing inspiration from Katherine's poem Sun Sneaks Through Leaves. You can learn more about Katherine’s work at https://www.katherinekoller.ca/.

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/qr4nk38326 00:38:40 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Season Three - Episode 1: What is Happiness? <p>Host Maria and guest artist Preesha, talk about what happiness is, drawing inspiration from Preesha’s poem, <em>Defining Happy</em>.</p> Host Maria and guest artist Preesha, talk about what happiness is, drawing inspiration from Preesha’s poem, Defining Happy. Host Maria and guest artist Preesha, talk about what happiness is, drawing inspiration from Preesha’s poem, Defining Happy. Happiness, mindfulness, music, photography, poetry, prose, wellness, visual art, happiness in art, artists and community, community arts No full 2 3 Host Maria and guest artist Preesha, talk about what happiness is, drawing inspiration from Preesha’s poem, Defining Happy.

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/959c53gt9c 00:34:17 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Season Three - Episode 0: An Introduction to this season’s hosts <p>In this episode the hosts for this season introduce themselves and talk about how they understand happiness.</p> In this episode the hosts for this season introduce themselves and talk about how they understand happiness. In this episode the hosts for this season introduce themselves and talk about how they understand happiness. Happiness, mindfulness, music, photography, poetry, prose, wellness, visual art, happiness in art, artists and community, community arts No full 1 3 In this episode the hosts for this season introduce themselves and talk about how they understand happiness.

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/zs2k64cw41 00:38:40 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Season Two - Episode 20: the tired still make it home <p>Kyra Thompson reads her poem, <em>the tired still make it home</em>, and we talk about how,despite unplanned detours through life's journey, we can trust that we'll still find happiness.</p> Kyra Thompson reads her poem, the tired still make it home, and we talk about how,despite unplanned detours through life's journey, we can trust that we'll still find happiness. Kyra Thompson reads her poem, the tired still make it home, and we talk about how,despite unplanned detours through life's journey, we can trust that we'll still find happiness. No full 20 2 Kyra Thompson reads her poem, the tired still make it home, and we talk about how, despite unplanned detours through life's journey, we can trust that we'll still find happiness.

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/5x25b00p7b 00:08:19 Mon, 3 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Season Two - Episode 19: This Old Stage <p>Stephen Cruikshank reads his poem, <em>This Old Stage</em>, and we discuss how the experience of happiness can emerge from  hard times, and how remembering who we are can be a source of strength.</p> Stephen Cruikshank reads his poem, This Old Stage, and we discuss how the experience of happiness can emerge from  hard times, and how remembering who we are can be a source of strength. Stephen Cruikshank reads his poem, This Old Stage, and we discuss how the experience of happiness can emerge from  hard times, and how remembering who we are can be a source of strength. Happiness, mindfulness, music, photography, poetry, prose, wellness, visual art, happiness in art, artists and community, community arts No full 19 2 Stephen Cruikshank reads his poem, This Old Stage, and we discuss how the experience of happiness can emerge from  hard times, and how remembering who we are can be a source of strength.

 

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/g15t72941k 00:11:15 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Season Two - Episode 18: The Fleeting Present <p>Shyler Hendrickson reads his poem <em>The Fleeting Present</em> and we explore how memories and reminiscence can provide moments of joy in the present.</p> Shyler Hendrickson reads his poem The Fleeting Present and we explore how memories and reminiscence can provide moments of joy in the present. Shyler Hendrickson reads his poem The Fleeting Present and we explore how memories and reminiscence can provide moments of joy in the present. Happiness, mindfulness, music, photography, poetry, prose, wellness, visual art, happiness in art, artists and community, community arts No full 18 2 Shyler Hendrickson reads his poem The Fleeting Present and we explore how memories and reminiscence can provide moments of joy in the present.

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/b56d21t83f 00:07:42 Mon, 3 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Season Two - Episode 17: The Moment We Shared <p>Madelyn talks about her painting, <em>The Moment We Shared</em>, and highlights how self-love and self-compassion are essential to our experience of happiness.</p> Madelyn talks about her painting, The Moment We Shared, and highlights how self-love and self-compassion are essential to our experience of happiness. Madelyn talks about her painting, The Moment We Shared, and highlights how self-love and self-compassion are essential to our experience of happiness. Happiness, mindfulness, music, photography, poetry, prose, wellness, visual art, happiness in art, artists and community, community arts No full 17 2 Madelyn talks about her painting, The Moment We Shared, and highlights how self-love and self-compassion are essential to our experience of happiness.

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/hx15m6408z 00:08:01 Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Season Two - Episode 16: Strays <p>Ellie Simonot reads her poem, <em>Strays</em>, and we talk about choices we can make to intentionally cultivate happiness.</p> Ellie Simonot reads her poem, Strays, and we talk about choices we can make to intentionally cultivate happiness. Ellie Simonot reads her poem, Strays, and we talk about choices we can make to intentionally cultivate happiness. Happiness, mindfulness, music, photography, poetry, prose, wellness, visual art, happiness in art, artists and community, community arts No full 16 2 Ellie Simonot reads her poem, Strays, and we talk about choices we can make to intentionally cultivate happiness.

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/v40js9k83d 00:11:19 Fri, 6 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Season Two - Episode 15: A Weekend at Home <p>RRylee MacLennan reads her poem, <em>A Weekend at Home</em> and we talk about how our close relationships not only bring us joy, but that we can reciprocate and contribute to the happiness of those we are close to.</p><br><p> </p> RRylee MacLennan reads her poem, A Weekend at Home and we talk about how our close relationships not only bring us joy, but that we can reciprocate and contribute to the happiness of those we are close to.  RRylee MacLennan reads her poem, A Weekend at Home and we talk about how our close relationships not only bring us joy, but that we can reciprocate and contribute to the happiness of those we are close to.  Happiness, mindfulness, music, photography, poetry, prose, wellness, visual art, happiness in art, artists and community, community arts No full 15 2 Rylee MacLennan reads her poem, A Weekend at Home, and we talk about how our close friendships not only bring us joy, but that we can reciprocate and contribute to the happiness of those we are close to.

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/q52f76804p 00:07:32 Fri, 29 Nov 2024 17:56:08 -0000 Season Two - Episode 14: Ode to Eggnog <p>Shawna Manchkowsky reads her delightful poem, <em>Ode to Eggnog</em>, and reminds us that even some of the little things in life have great power (for happiness!).</p> Shawna Manchkowsky reads her delightful poem, Ode to Eggnog, and reminds us that even some of the little things in life have great power (for happiness!). Shawna Manchkowsky reads her delightful poem, Ode to Eggnog, and reminds us that even some of the little things in life have great power (for happiness!). Happiness, mindfulness, music, photography, poetry, prose, wellness, visual art, happiness in art, artists and community, community arts No full 14 2 Shawna Manchkowsky reads her delightful poem, Ode to Eggnog, and reminds us that even some of the little things in life have great power (for happiness!).

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/7659c6tk6w 00:08:28 Mon, 2 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Saison deux - épisode 13: Le bonheur réfléchi : Un moment est une réalité résonante <p>Dans cet &eacute;pisode sp&eacute;cial, Belinda lit son po&egrave;me <em>Un moment est une r&eacute;alit&eacute; r&eacute;sonante</em>. Ce po&egrave;me parle de petits gestes de gentillesse m&ecirc;me dans les plus difficiles moments de la vie.</p> Dans cet &eacute;pisode sp&eacute;cial, Belinda lit son po&egrave;me Un moment est une r&eacute;alit&eacute; r&eacute;sonante. Ce po&egrave;me parle de petits gestes de gentillesse m&ecirc;me dans les plus difficiles moments de la vie. Dans cet &eacute;pisode sp&eacute;cial, Belinda lit son po&egrave;me Un moment est une r&eacute;alit&eacute; r&eacute;sonante. Ce po&egrave;me parle de petits gestes de gentillesse m&ecirc;me dans les plus difficiles moments de la vie. Happiness, mindfulness, music, photography, poetry, prose, wellness, visual art, happiness in art, artists and community, community arts No full 13 2 Dans cet épisode spécial, Belinda lit son poème Un moment est une réalité résonante. Ce poème parle de petits gestes de gentillesse même dans les plus difficiles moments de la vie.

In this special French episode, Belinda reads her poem Un moment est une réalité résonante. This poem is about small acts of kindness, even in the most difficult moments of life. 

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/x34mk67311 00:08:14 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 16:19:00 -0000 Season Two - Episode 12: From this end <p>Julia Wakoli reads her poem, From this end, and we talk about how the journey of happiness can look different for everyone.</p> Julia Wakoli reads her poem, From this end, and we talk about how the journey of happiness can look different for everyone. Julia Wakoli reads her poem, From this end, and we talk about how the journey of happiness can look different for everyone. Happiness, mindfulness, music, photography, poetry, prose, wellness, visual art, happiness in art, artists and community, community arts No full 12 2 Julia Wakoli reads her poem, From this end, and we talk about how the journey of happiness can look different for everyone.

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/j96057fk5g 00:09:43 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:19:24 -0000 Season Two - Episode 11: A World Alive <p>Deltra Powney discusses her painting, <em>A World Alive</em>, and we talk about happiness in relationship to the natural world.</p> Deltra Powney discusses her painting, A World Alive, and we talk about happiness in relationship to the natural world. Deltra Powney discusses her painting, A World Alive, and we talk about happiness in relationship to the natural world. Happiness, mindfulness, music, photography, poetry, prose, wellness, visual art, happiness in art, artists and community, community arts No full 11 2 Deltra Powney discusses her painting, A World Alive and we talk about happiness in relationship to the natural world.

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/707wm15c4b 00:09:13 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:03:34 -0000 Season Two - Episode 10: the right amount of honey <p>Natascia Ciancibello reads her poem, <em>the right amount of honey</em>, and we talk about how happiness can often feel bittersweet and how we deal with that.</p> Natascia Ciancibello reads her poem, the right amount of honey, and we talk about how happiness can often feel bittersweet and how we deal with that. Natascia Ciancibello reads her poem, the right amount of honey, and we talk about how happiness can often feel bittersweet and how we deal with that. Happiness, mindfulness, music, photography, poetry, prose, wellness, visual art, happiness in art, artists and community, community arts No full 10 2 Natascia Ciancibello reads her poem, the right amount of honey, and we talk about how happiness can often feel bittersweet and how we deal with that.

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/5x25b00n0w 00:08:00 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 16:52:48 -0000 Season Two - Episode 9: Brushstrokes of Emotion <p>Vidya discusses her drawing, <em>Brushstrokes of Emotion</em>, and we talk about what happiness can look like while navigating other complex emotions.</p> Vidya discusses her drawing, Brushstrokes of Emotion, and we talk about what happiness can look like while navigating other complex emotions. Vidya discusses her drawing, Brushstrokes of Emotion, and we talk about what happiness can look like while navigating other complex emotions. Happiness, mindfulness, music, photography, poetry, prose, wellness, visual art, happiness in art, artists and community, community arts No full 9 2 Vidya discusses her drawing, Brushstrokes of Emotion, and we talk about what happiness can look like while navigating other complex emotions.

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/d21rf5n456 00:08:33 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 16:41:09 -0000 Season Two - Episode 8: Dear Moon <p>Mak discusses her song, <em>Dear Moon</em>, and we talk about how the important people in our lives shape our happiness.</p> Mak discusses her song, Dear Moon, and we talk about how the important people in our lives shape our happiness. Mak discusses her song, Dear Moon, and we talk about how the important people in our lives shape our happiness. Happiness, mindfulness, music, photography, poetry, prose, wellness, visual art, happiness in art, artists and community, community arts No full 8 2 Mak discusses her song, Dear Moon, and we talk about how the important people in our lives shape our happiness.

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/f18sb3zm3h 00:10:24 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 16:28:05 -0000 Season Two - Episode 7: Sunflower Days <p>Farah Rahman Omi discusses her painting, <em>Sunflower Days</em>, and we talk about the variety of ways people can experience happiness.</p> Farah Rahman Omi discusses her painting, Sunflower Days, and we talk about the variety of ways people can experience happiness. Farah Rahman Omi discusses her painting, Sunflower Days, and we talk about the variety of ways people can experience happiness. Happiness, mindfulness, music, photography, poetry, prose, wellness, visual art, happiness in art, artists and community, community arts No full 7 2 Farah Rahman Omi discusses her painting, Sunflower Days, and we talk about the variety of ways people can experience happiness.

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/w950g3jw1d 00:09:09 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 16:13:27 -0000 Season Two - Episode 6: The Big Dipper <p>Wenmin Mo reads her poem, <em>The Big Dipper A Signifier of Summer Joys</em>, and we talk about how we go about intentionally engaging with life as part of our pursuit of happiness.</p><br><p> </p> Wenmin Mo reads her poem, The Big Dipper A Signifier of Summer Joys, and we talk about how we go about intentionally engaging with life as part of our pursuit of happiness.  Wenmin Mo reads her poem, The Big Dipper A Signifier of Summer Joys, and we talk about how we go about intentionally engaging with life as part of our pursuit of happiness.  Happiness, mindfulness, music, photography, poetry, prose, wellness, visual art, happiness in art, artists and community, community arts No full 6 2 Wenmin Mo reads her poem, The Big Dipper A Signifier of Summer Joys and we talk about how we go about intentionally engaging with life as part of our pursuit of happiness.

 

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/nz80k28638 00:08:54 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 15:28:13 -0000 Season Two - Episode 5: Isbíltúr <p>Amy Bacon reads their poem, <em>Isbíltúr,</em> and we talk about what helps us be in the moment when life doesn’t go as planned.</p> Amy Bacon reads their poem, Isbíltúr, and we talk about what helps us be in the moment when life doesn’t go as planned. Amy Bacon reads their poem, Isbíltúr, and we talk about what helps us be in the moment when life doesn’t go as planned. Happiness, mindfulness, music, photography, poetry, prose, wellness, visual art, happiness in art, artists and community, community arts No full 5 2 Amy Bacon reads their poem, Isbíltúr and we talk about what helps us be in the moment when life doesn’t go as planned.

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/jd4pk08k31 00:06:23 Mon, 6 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Season Two - Episode 4: The Butterfly Effect <p>Harry-Not-Potter reads their poem The Butterfly Effect, and we talk about how practicing happiness can be transformative. </p> Harry-Not-Potter reads their poem The Butterfly Effect, and we talk about how practicing happiness can be transformative.  Harry-Not-Potter reads their poem The Butterfly Effect, and we talk about how practicing happiness can be transformative.  Happiness, mindfulness, music, photography, poetry, prose, wellness, visual art, happiness in art, artists and community, community arts No full 4 2 Harry-Not-Potter reads their poem The Butterfly Effect, and we talk about how practicing happiness can be transformative.

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/1g0ht2hp40 00:08:32 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Season Two - Episode 3: Prismatic <p>Jasleen Mahindru discusses their photograph, <em>Prismatic</em>, and we talk about how notions of happiness can shift as our perspectives change.</p> Jasleen Mahindru discusses their photograph, Prismatic, and we talk about how notions of happiness can shift as our perspectives change. Jasleen Mahindru discusses their photograph, Prismatic, and we talk about how notions of happiness can shift as our perspectives change. Happiness, mindfulness, music, photography, poetry, prose, wellness, visual art, happiness in art, artists and community, community arts No full 3 2 Jasleen Mahindru talks about their photograph, Prismatic, and we talk about how notions of happiness can shift as our perspectives change.

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/gq6qz2434q 00:06:25 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 16:41:08 -0000 Season Two - Episode 2: Happiness <p>JAHJackson reads their poem, Happiness, and talks about contentment, and we’ll reflect on how we can feel happy, even when life around us isn’t cooperating. </p> JAHJackson reads their poem, Happiness, and talks about contentment, and we’ll reflect on how we can feel happy, even when life around us isn’t cooperating.  JAHJackson reads their poem, Happiness, and talks about contentment, and we’ll reflect on how we can feel happy, even when life around us isn’t cooperating.  Happiness, mindfulness, music, photography, poetry, prose, wellness, visual art, happiness in art, artists and community, community arts, contentment No full 2 2 JAHJackson reads their poem, Happiness, and talks about contentment, and we’ll reflect on how we can feel happy, even when life around us isn’t cooperating. 

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/3x83j3bk57 00:07:14 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Season Two - Episode 1: People Watching <p>In this episode we will hear the poem <em>People Watching</em> by Danielle Ignacio and will talk about recognizing the small and mundane moments that happen around us every day as one way we can cultivate happiness.</p> In this episode we will hear the poem People Watching by Danielle Ignacio and will talk about recognizing the small and mundane moments that happen around us every day as one way we can cultivate happiness. In this episode we will hear the poem People Watching by Danielle Ignacio and will talk about recognizing the small and mundane moments that happen around us every day as one way we can cultivate happiness. Happiness, gratitude, mindfulness, music, photography, poetry, prose, wellness, visual art, happiness in art, artists and community, community arts No full 1 2 In this episode we will hear the poem People Watching by Danielle Ignacio and will talk about recognizing the small and mundane moments that happen around us every day as one way we can cultivate happiness. 

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/mp4vh5f65t 00:06:52 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Season One - Episode 1: Reflections, Memories and Connections <p>Join us as we explore how our memories and connections can inspire reflection and gratitude. Our first five poems explore moments of family, relationships, and childhood, highlighting how connection can be pivotal to wellness. </p> Join us as we explore how our memories and connections can inspire reflection and gratitude. Our first five poems explore moments of family, relationships, and childhood, highlighting how connection can be pivotal to wellness.  Join us as we explore how our memories and connections can inspire reflection and gratitude. Our first five poems explore moments of family, relationships, and childhood, highlighting how connection can be pivotal to wellness.  Happiness, mindfulness, music, photography, poetry, prose, wellness, visual art, happiness in art, artists and community, community arts No full 1 1 Join us as we explore how our memories and connections can inspire reflection and gratitude. Our first five poems explore moments of family, relationships, and childhood, highlighting how connection can be pivotal to wellness. 

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/9g5gb1zn7t 00:16:17 Mon, 6 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Season One - Happiness Reflected: A Community Poetry Project -- Trailer <p>Trailer for podcast Happiness Reflected: A Community Poetry Project.</p> Trailer for podcast Happiness Reflected: A Community Poetry Project. Trailer for podcast Happiness Reflected: A Community Poetry Project. Happiness, Mindfulness, Poetry, Wellness, Community arts No full 0 1 A podcast where we talk about happiness and listen to poems from the University of Alberta community reflecting on their experience of happiness.

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/q52f767d52 00:02:22 Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Season Two - Happiness Reflected: An Introduction <p>Introduction for podcast Happiness Reflected Season Two</p> Introduction for podcast Happiness Reflected Season Two Introduction for podcast Happiness Reflected Season Two Happiness, Mindfulness, Poetry, Wellness, Happiness in literature, Community arts projects No full 0 2 Introduction for podcast Happiness Reflected Season Two.

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/kk94748g8j 00:07:20 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:08:50 -0000 Season One - Episode 4: Finding Eudaimonic Happiness <p>In our final episode, we consider the ways that happiness can become a sustainable practice. Eudaimonic happiness is a term that recognizes that happiness can become a part of our lives through growth, self-actualization, and purpose – even if it’s your purpose in this moment. </p> In our final episode, we consider the ways that happiness can become a sustainable practice. Eudaimonic happiness is a term that recognizes that happiness can become a part of our lives through growth, self-actualization, and purpose – even if it’s your purpose in this moment.  In our final episode, we consider the ways that happiness can become a sustainable practice. Eudaimonic happiness is a term that recognizes that happiness can become a part of our lives through growth, self-actualization, and purpose – even if it’s you... Happiness, Mindfulness, Poetry, Wellness, Community arts initiative No full 4 1 In our final episode, we consider the ways that happiness can become a sustainable practice. Eudaimonic happiness is a term that recognizes that happiness can become a part of our lives through growth, self-actualization, and purpose – even if it’s your purpose in this moment.

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/hx15m63f2f 00:15:11 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Season One - Episode 3: Happiness is a verb! <p>In this episode, we want to connect to the idea that happiness is actionable. Even small moments, the little things in life, can bring us those moments of content, but in our busy, busy world, we often overlook them. With this episode, we encourage you to look at those little moments in your life that bring you contentment, joy, and gratitude.</p> In this episode, we want to connect to the idea that happiness is actionable. Even small moments, the little things in life, can bring us those moments of content, but in our busy, busy world, we often overlook them. With this episode, we encourage you to look at those little moments in your life that bring you contentment, joy, and gratitude. In this episode, we want to connect to the idea that happiness is actionable. Even small moments, the little things in life, can bring us those moments of content, but in our busy, busy world, we often overlook them. With this episode, we encourage you... Happiness, Mindfulness, Poetry, Wellness, Community arts initiative No full 3 1 In this episode, we want to connect to the idea that happiness is actionable. Even small moments, the little things in life, can bring us those moments of content, but in our busy, busy world, we often overlook them. With this episode, we encourage you to look at those little moments in your life that bring you contentment, joy, and gratitude.

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/0p0wp9v32r 00:15:34 Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Season One - Episode 2: The Other Side of Happiness <p>“Don’t worry, be happy” doesn’t always work. What happens when we feel disconnected to happiness? Our poets share their experiences with challenges and barriers to happiness. Through their vulnerability, we hope to acknowledge that happiness doesn’t always come easy.</p> “Don’t worry, be happy” doesn’t always work. What happens when we feel disconnected to happiness? Our poets share their experiences with challenges and barriers to happiness. Through their vulnerability, we hope to acknowledge that happiness doesn’t always come easy. “Don’t worry, be happy” doesn’t always work. What happens when we feel disconnected to happiness? Our poets share their experiences with challenges and barriers to happiness. Through their vulnerability, we hope to acknowledge that happiness doesn’t al... Happiness, Mindfulness, Poetry, Wellness, Community arts initiative No full 2 1 “Don’t worry, be happy” doesn’t always work. What happens when we feel disconnected to happiness? Our poets share their experiences with challenges and barriers to happiness. Through their vulnerability, we hope to acknowledge that happiness doesn’t always come easy.

]]> https://ualberta.aviaryplatform.com/r/kw57d2rg0h 00:14:30 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000