<b>What if tending your life wasn’t about fixing what’s broken… but noticing what’s already doing its best to grow?</b><br /><br />In this episode, we talk about care, friendship, boundaries, and the quiet art of paying attention to what actually feeds you—without turning it into a moral exam. <br /><b></b><br /><b>We’re not here to rebuild anything.</b><br /><b>Let’s just walk the perimeter. Check the walls.</b><br /><b>See what’s still growing—what nourishes you.</b><br /><b>Leave the rest.</b><br /><br />🌿 <b>You are the temple</b> — not the offering, not the smoke, not what’s left behind after everyone else has gone home.<br />🧹 <b>Maintenance can be small</b> — a window cracked open, a surface cleared, a little more air moving through.<br />🪴 <b>The garden has a job</b> — it cushions, filters, and sometimes quietly says “not today.”<br />🍓 <b>Not everything beautiful feeds you</b> — some things are treats, not daily bread.<br />🔄 <b>Letting something go doesn’t erase its season</b> — it just makes room for the next one.<br />🪑 <b>Rest isn’t quitting</b> — sometimes it’s just sitting down before you fall over.<br />🚫 <b>No can be kind</b> — especially when it’s honest and timely.<br />📚 <b>Stories can protect us</b> — not to deceive, but to survive.<br />🔥 <b>You’re allowed to stop before you’re empty</b> — you don’t have to become the husk.<br />🌱 <b>You get to choose what grows close</b> — slowly, thoughtfully, without explaining yourself.<br /><b></b><br /><b>This episode isn’t here to fix you.</b><br />It’s a look at what’s growing,<br />how to weed out what’s not,<br />and what might perk up with a little water and less pressure.<br /><b></b><br /><b>We’re really, really glad you’re here. 💛</b><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-joy-with-james-bullard--5644728/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-joy-with-james-bullard--5644728/support</a>.<br /><br />🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔  ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕<br />Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe!  <br />❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕  🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔  <br />Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss!   <br /><br />Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need.  <br /><br />Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy.  <br /><br />James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help.  <br /><br />For non-emergencies,<a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b> Psychology Today</b></a> can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs.  <br /><br />This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own.  <br /><br />We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed.  <br /><br />This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios