cover of episode How creating space for joy can build resilience (with Miracle Jones)

How creating space for joy can build resilience (with Miracle Jones)

2021/12/13
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Miracle Jones discusses the importance of joy as a form of resistance and resilience, especially in times of tragedy and terror. She argues that laughter and joy are not inappropriate in the wake of suffering, but rather necessary as a political act against fear and terror.

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With all the terrible things happening in the world lately, does the idea of maintaining a spark of joy in your day to day feel unrealistic? Or even inappropriate? Today’s guest, Miracle Jones, believes that all the collective tragedy makes the role of joy in our routines even more crucial. She is a community organizer and queer activist who currently serves as the director of policy and advocacy at 1Hood Media. In today’s episode, Miracle meditates on the importance of joy as a catalyst for resilience, growth, and collective action, and shares how we can cultivate its practice even (and perhaps especially) in the darkest of times. You can learn more about Miracle’s work at 1hood.org. To learn more about "How to Be a Better Human," host Chris Duffy, or find footnotes and additional resources, please visit: go.ted.com/betterhuman)