I chose joy as my word many years ago. And it mattered. At the time, joy felt like something to fight for. To protect. To defend from people and circumstances that were very willing to take it. But joy changes. Especially in January. January is not a neutral […]
I love the holidays. I love this season. I love the lights, the warmth, the collective permission to be softer and louder at the same time. I love joy. I love giving. I love finding the gift. The one that says “I see you” without requiring a long […]
Do you ever see wild animals? Some days the universe sends you profound wisdom. Other days it sends you a photo of a gorilla mid–high kick, and honestly? Same level of healing. I recently came across an image that stopped me mid-scroll (a rare feat these days). A […]
Tell us about the last thing you got excited about. This is your reminder that joy doesn’t always look like the Instagram picture you had in mind. It doesn’t always come with confetti, a perfectly staged latte, or a soundtrack by Lizzo. Sometimes joy shows up like a […]
I have to admit, there’s a special kind of joy that comes from giving the right gift. And by “right,” I don’t mean the biggest or most expensive present, but something personal, quirky, or deeply thoughtful. It’s the kind of gift that shows I’ve been paying attention to […]
List 30 things that make you happy If it makes you happy, it can’t be that bad. Oh, Sheryl Crow, you’ve wormed your way into my brain once again. And speaking of brain worms, how did Sheryl end up dating Lance Armstrong? But I digress. And honestly, digressing […]
Greetings, my whimsical and word-loving friends! Every year, I pick a word to encapsulate what the year will be about. I’ve chosen the words “joy” and “whimsy” in the past. And, those were great words. The thing is that the word “joy” can take many forms. So, I […]
How do you celebrate holidays? It has started. It has begun. One celebratory occasion after another. Usually, that is how I think of the last four months of the year. Just four more months. There’s Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and New year’s eve. There’s Halloween. Yah! Mischief. Mayhem. Monsters. […]
Do you see yourself as a leader? I am a leader. The head. A driver of change. For some, my fierceness as a leader is a bit too radical. I don’t like being static. I don’t like boredom. I also like to find and activate people’s glimmers. What […]
Describe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life. The simplest things in life can sometimes be the best. It’s that simple. A cup of gumbo. A sour patch gummy. A puppy letting you know it’s dinner time. I get such joy and pleasure when […]
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