
The Joy of Community
In this episode, I reflect on the incredible joy I’ve found in the communities I’ve joined this year. Inspired by the quote, “Communities begin with one person and an invitation to connect,” I’ll explore how these spaces

Hosted by Melissa Rujeko · EN · 12 episodes
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Every week I'll be sharing something that has brought a little spark of joy into my life — whether it's something as simple as having a cozy bath, singing my heart out at a concert, or managing to not kill my house plants that week. Together, we'll explore the small and big moments that can fill our lives with joy, and I'll share tips on how you can invite more joy into yours. So, let's dive in and find some joy today! Sign up for my bi-weekly “Postcards from Mel” newsletter for more personal stories, travel inspiration, and updates: https://journey-through-europe.ck.page/fcd46eee53 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Melissa Rujeko hosts Mel Finds Joy, a society show with 12 episodes published.

In this episode, I reflect on the incredible joy I’ve found in the communities I’ve joined this year. Inspired by the quote, “Communities begin with one person and an invitation to connect,” I’ll explore how these spaces

This year, I finally learned how to swim—a goal that had been on my list for ages. Overcoming my fears and stepping into the pool has been empowering, and each swim fills me with pride. Swimming has become my meditative

In this episode, I reflect on the joy of embracing the cozy season. With the clocks changing and the evenings growing longer here in the UK, I’ve been leaning into all things cozy—long baths, soft candlelight, a good boo

In this episode, I’m diving into the pure joy of live music. The unmatched feeling of seeing your favourite artist live—singing along to every word and feeling the electricity of the crowd. I recently went to see Rachel

In this episode I talk about the simple joy of a good fireworks display. Recently, it was Guy Fawkes night here in the UK and I attended the Fireworks Festival at Alexandra Palace here in London. The colours, the sounds,

In this episode, I explore the simple joy of baking and share my recent adventure of trying out what’s been dubbed ‘the world’s best chocolate chip cookies.’ Spoiler alert: they turned out pretty well! I’ll talk about ho

In this episode, I celebrate the pure joy of getting lost in a good book—the kind that keeps you up until the early hours of the morning. Recently, I experienced this with Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell, a book that I love

In this episode, I explore the joy of returning to a hobby, routine, or practice that once brought you happiness. This autumn, I found myself picking up something I had set aside for a while. Instead of feeling frustrate

In this episode, I dive into the simple yet profound joy of giving. From activating the parts of our brain linked to pleasure, trust, and connection to experiencing what psychologists call the “warm glow effect”—the happ

In this episode, I reflect on a recent painting workshop in London that taught me the joy of embracing imperfection. It was a freeing moment when I realised that letting go of the pressure to be perfect allowed me to exp

In this episode, I reflect on the beauty of watching flowers bloom—especially the late bloomers. Being a late bloomer is often seen as a disadvantage, but it's a powerful reminder that we all bloom in our own time, at ou

I'm Mel, your host, and every week I'll be sharing something that has brought a little spark of joy into my life — whether it's something simple like having a cozy bath, singing my heart out at a concert, or managing to
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