Jesi Naomi with jesinaomicreatives.com with her thoughts on joy and how her vocals and musical productions bring happiness to her listeners. We end the show with my mom singing to me over the phone, as she so often does. https://anchor.fm/thetriumphofjoy/episodes/Jesi-Naomi-with-how-her-music-brings-joy-to-the-world-eqtl7o

The Triumph of Joy premier

Today I published my summertime project, #TheTriumphOfJoy, as a podcast. Originally aired on KZFR 90.1 FM and available NOW on Spotify. Waves of Gratitude to Jesi Naomi, featured in our Triumph of Joy logo at Horseshoe Lake in Upper Bidwell Park. Stay tuned for Jesi’s segment airing Monday, the 22nd! ❤ Humanist and Butte County,

Joy is the halo that nourishes peace. It’s the vessel for #justice and the steering wheel of #love. #TheTriumphOfJoy How will you bring joy into your day? #goodmorning

The optimistics

Optimism is the beauty around us, and within us, shining through. Seeing and being. Lit by a lantern fueled with gratitude. Art by The BidwellsPhoto, words and graphic composition by Guillermo #TheTriumphOfJoy

Those pesky resilient fairies.

Todays most whimsical experience. I paused taking the photo and thought of everything going on in our midst, and smiled at our resilience.

A snip of sunshine

I was pedaling past the grandest sunflower patch in my neighborhood just as a car pulled to a stop in front of it. Out jumped a jolly man, short and stout, who clipped a sunflower top from tippy toes circling back to his car in seconds. Our eyes met along with playful grins at the

Life is beautiful as are you

Broadcast premier of the Triumph of Joy

“Excellent show & inspiration for our community! We need more of this positive influence.” — Victor Cantu “Such a nice broadcast! Wonderful to hear positive things!” — Vicky Francis The broadcast premier of The Triumph of Joy aired on KZFR 90.1FM on Thursday, August 6th. Featuring Journalist and performing artist Ashiah Scharaga, humanist and youth

How to be HAPPY, dammit!

Yesterday I cycled my soul to the venerable Has Beans Coffee and Tea book nook. My entire pedal was an ode of contemplation for “The Triumph of Joy.” I was all eyes and ears encountering Humboldt Avenue, especially the seedy side, in a way and sense I had yet experienced — liberated, alive and HAPPY.