How to Live in Joy Daily: Barry Shore and Jack Canfield Share Transformative Wisdom

[2.00] The Power of Joy and Transformation

• Jack Canfield, host of Talking About Success, introduces himself and his guest, Barry Shore, an expert in joy who has overcome significant challenges in his life.
• Barry shares his background as a motivational speaker and serial entrepreneur, highlighting his accomplishments, including two multimillion-dollar exits and three patents.
• He defines joy as something that expands consciousness, calms the senses, and empowers people to face life's challenges, emphasizing that joy is the wellspring of life.
• Barry believes that to experience joy, one must dance, sing, and laugh frequently, as these actions are integral to feeling joy in daily life.
• The conversation shifts to the importance of living in the present moment, addressing the widespread pain and dissatisfaction in society, with 68% of people feeling depressed or dissatisfied with their lives.
• Barry discusses how the strategies for living joyfully can profoundly impact people's lives, making them healthier, wealthier, and wiser.
• He recounts his personal journey of paralysis, how it led him to explore joy in deeper ways, and how he learned that being a good friend, being reliable, and being dependable are key elements in finding joy.
• Barry's story of being paralyzed and finding purpose and calm in the face of adversity serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the potential to make a difference despite life's difficulties.
• Finally, Barry shares the story of his recovery through aquatic therapy, swimming two miles a day, and how his transformation led him to inspire others through the same principles that helped him heal.

[10.21] The Impact of Joy Strategies on Lives

• Barry Shore recounts meeting David, a young boy with a debilitating disease, and his mother's request to help him live well and joyfully in his remaining time.
• Despite his condition, David quickly understood the principles of joy and embraced them, helping him find peace and positivity.
• David’s close friend, Jonathan, also suffering from the same disease, was in a worse physical state. When David's mother asked how he could be so close to Jonathan, David responded with wisdom beyond his years, saying, “I have to learn how to see differently.”
• Barry shares the story of Heather, a young woman who, on the verge of suicide, found a small card that said “Keep Smiling,” which changed her path. After a brief moment of hesitation, she turned around and chose to live, finding hope in a simple gesture.
• Aida, a 93-year-old woman who initially struggled with happiness, began using Barry’s joy strategies. By 105, she was thriving and still practicing joy, sharing a birthday celebration with Barry and continuing to live a vibrant life.
• These examples of David, Heather, and Aida demonstrate the power of simple, everyday joy strategies that can transform lives, helping individuals find meaning, hope, and fulfillment even in the most difficult circumstances.
• Barry emphasizes that joy isn’t just for the extraordinary but for everyone. His approach teaches that small shifts in perspective and daily practices can unlock a life of zest and purpose.
• Through the Joy of Living Institute, Barry and his team share practical, fun, and easy tools that anyone can use to inject more joy into their lives, reinforcing the idea that joy is accessible to everyone.
• The 11 strategies that Barry promotes are designed to create lasting change, empowering individuals to go beyond their limitations, embrace joy, and make a positive impact in the world.

[19.32] Living with Purpose and Making a Difference

• Barry reflects on his own journey of paralysis, emphasizing that although everyone faces some form of life paralysis, the key is to find purpose and joy in any situation.
• Despite being paralyzed from the neck down, Barry continues to live with purpose and joy, embodying the core principle of his teachings: finding meaning even in challenging times.
• He encourages others to “go mad”—to make a difference—reminding them that each person can have a purpose and contribute to the world, regardless of their circumstances.
• Barry shares the importance of ordinary words like “thank,” which can be used as an acronym to “harmonize and network kindness,” helping people build stronger, more positive connections.
• By incorporating small daily practices like expressing gratitude, smiling, and spreading kindness, individuals can dramatically enhance their lives and the lives of those around them.
• Barry's mission is clear: to spread joy and show people that joy is not just a feeling but a practice that can change lives. His commitment to sharing the 11 strategies continues to inspire thousands of individuals.
• Through his platform at barryshore.com, Barry offers accessible resources to help people incorporate these strategies into their everyday routines, reinforcing the message that joy can be simple, practical, and transformative.
• His work at the Joy of Living Institute is centered on providing fun, easy, and effective ways to foster joy, helping people unlock their potential and make a difference in the world.
• Barry concludes by reiterating that everyone has the power to live with purpose and joy, and by embracing small actions, like thanking others and seeing the miracles around us, we can all contribute to a more positive world.

[25.00} Creating a World of Kindness and Joy

• Barry Shore emphasizes the importance of using words to create a better world, stating that even when someone cuts you off on the freeway, responding with “thank you” helps promote kindness.
• He introduces the acronym CREATE, which stands for "Causing, rethinking, enabling all to excel," highlighting the power of our words to encourage others.
• One of Barry's core strategies is understanding that words matter; speech is the vessel that channels blessings into the world, and by speaking kindly, we contribute to a more positive environment.
• By training ourselves to reframe our thinking, we engage in positive neurolinguistic programming, which helps shift our mindset to focus on the good, the positive, and the purposeful in everyday life.
• Barry explains that consistently using positive language and finding the best in every situation can transform how we think, speak, and act, ultimately creating a better world for everyone.
• He shares a famous quote, “Choice, not chance, determines destiny,” urging everyone to recognize that their choices shape their future and that we have the power to make a difference through our words and actions.
• Barry’s mission with the Joy of Living Institute (JOLI) is to teach people how to live joyfully every day, using the 11 strategies that he has developed, which are simple, effective, and fun to implement.
• Through initiatives like the Keep Smiling movement, Barry encourages people to spread joy by distributing free cards with uplifting messages, which have reached millions of people worldwide, transcending language barriers.
• He concludes by urging everyone to go to barryshore.com to get involved in spreading joy, offering free resources to help individuals live a more positive, impactful life. The goal is to distribute 10 million Keep Smiling cards by the end of 2020, empowering people around the globe to make a difference.