Ari Honarvar

Because of the pervasive negativity bias, the relentless busyness of modern life, and our increasing dependence on devices, we have gradually lost the ability to savor and extend moments of genuine pleasure and contentment. Our attention is increasingly fixated on "what's wrong", intensifying stress and amplifying the cascade of problems that stress inevitably brings, all the while causing us to overlook and miss out on the most fulfilling moments of our lives.

In this talk, Ari Honarvar introduces the audience to the transformative practice of savoring intervention that gently shifts our attention to "what's right", freeing us to fully experiencing the best moments life has to offer. Drawing from her personal experience of growing up amidst war and oppression, as well as her extensive background in dancing with refugees, Ari vividly illustrates how embracing and savoring pleasant moments can significantly enhance our wellbeing, even in the most challenging environments and circumstances. She presents practical approaches to:

• Fostering a deep sense of embodiment.
• Enhancing the capacity to navigate challenges through simple joy-infused practices.
• Cultivating a stronger sense of camaraderie and ease when collaborating with other team members.
• Rekindling one’s relationship with imagination to promote well being, nurture creativity, and facilitating problem-solving.
• Prioritizing actions meaningful to our sense of purpose.