Project Joy
What can you do to make your world a little brighter and more joyful every day?
I understand the sentiment behind saying, “If you voted for them, we can’t be friends.” Although I sometimes have that same temptation, I also don’t believe that it is the solution to the change I personally want to see in the world. And regardless of how you choose to respond to current events, including if all you can do is cry or rage right now, I hope you have compassion and take care of yourself in the process.
Rather than giving into the fear and division some people are committed to perpetuating, I am committed to doing the opposite by focusing on being more intentional with my actions and energy, being more present in my relationships, finding ways to help build community and uplift others, and pursuing activities that add JOY. And, as always, focusing as much as possible on keeping my faith over my fears.
With that said, my new personal “Project Joy” is to take at least one daily action to help make my corner of the world a little brighter each day.
Recently, that meant starting a new practice of sharing things I appreciate and admire about the women in my life.
Yesterday, it was enabling app limits (especially news and social media) on my phone so I can protect my energy, be more intentional about the information I consume, and be more present for loved ones.
Today, it is writing this very first post on Substack (thank you to Mary Anne em Radmacher for the inspiration!).
Tomorrow, it is going on a road trip to the Oregon coast to watch the king tides with my fiancé and our good friends.
Sunday, it may be experimenting with a new soup recipe to share.
In just a couple weeks (!), it will be pausing to reflect on everything I am grateful for.
Soon (but not soon enough), it will be decorating for Christmas and participating in other holiday traditions with loved ones.
These are just a few everyday things that I can start now and don’t require a lot of time or effort. What can you do to make your world a little brighter and more joyful every day?
Beautiful reminder to self but to reframe what actions moving forward in hard things.
Love this post! I’m excited to read more!! ✨