“Joy feels like a wink from the universe that says, ‘You’re on the right path.’”

I don’t know about you, but I wrestle with feeling my joy when I know others in the world are living lives that are anything but joyful. I reflect on this often and recently spent an entire therapy appointment delving into this topic. When I got down the heart of the matter I realized I was feeling that the louder the bad news…whether it’s global or local…the louder my commitment grows to being stubbornly joyful…even when it’s uncomfortable.

Ultimately, I always come back to this truth: joy doesn’t exist if we don’t have it in our lives. And keeping joy alive within ourselves keeps it alive for others.

“Your joy lifts others. It’s not selfish…it’s essential.”

When we sit in our joy, we become light bearers for those who may have lost hope. Our joy is proof that life is real and worth living for. This doesn’t mean we stop advocating for others or paying attention to the world…it means we allow ourselves to fully experience joy alongside our work.

In this short, little boop of an episode, I discuss:

• How to soak up your joy
• Ways to increase it in everyday life
• Why keeping it alive is the greatest hope for a brighter future

“Joy is a sacred energy…it gives life meaning and it transcends the highs and lows.”

I hope this message finds you with joy in your heart. I’d love to hear what’s bringing you joy right now—whether it’s big, small, or even seemingly mundane moments.

From my heart to yours,

Greta

For Mini Meditations please visit my sister, Dr. Hotmer’s, YouTube channel.