There are soooo many reasons to be angry and upset. If you let the algorithms steer your mind, you're doomed.  It takes a practice of CULTIVATING JOY to avoid wallowing in despair.   Betsy and Halcyon share their personal practices that help them to stay happy while remaining engaged with the world. A fun SPARK pops at minute 12:00! And Halcyon sings at minute 20:00!!!! LINKS Lisa's Song Site [http://thebirdsings.com] 1st Saturdays [http://1stsaturdays.org] HOSTS BETSY FINKLEHOO is a healer of massage therapy, CranioSacral and Dharma Coaching. She is an 8 year burner and has spent the last several years seeped in the personal development world, cultivating her passion for transformation and growth. Her recent project, The Power Affirmation Journal and virtual group empowers women to cultivate self awareness and healthy habits so they can live in greater freedom, mind body and spirit. http://poweraffirmation.com/ Click here to get a FREE affirmation for Stay Sparked Listeners! HALCYON is full-time Love Ambassador. He is the founder of Hug Nation YouTube channel and daily zoom gratitude circles. He is co-founder of the Pink Heart Burning Man camp and the 1st Saturdays project for people experiencing homelessness. In his free time he coaches individuals on how to live joyfully and authentically. His other podcast is "Hard on the 80's." http://LifeStudent.com