133: Using Our 5 Senses to Create Joy

Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living · Mar 18, 2026 · 36m

We often take our senses for granted, and rarely think about how to intentionally use them to create more joy in our lives! So today, we talk about:

• An overview to better understand all of our senses (beyond the primary 5!)

• How our senses affect our emotions (a scientific understanding)

• Practical ideas for how to produce joy through each of our 5 main senses: sight, taste, touch, smell, and hearing

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