“Joy comes to us in moments — ordinary moments. We risk missing out on joy when we get too busy chasing down the extraordinary.” —Brené Brown Brené also says, “Joy is the most vulnerable emotion we experience.” In this final issue of the Navigating series, we are navigating one of the most potent, yet fleeting human experiences: Joy. Before we go any further, take a moment to remember the times in your life where you allowed yourself to be fully immersed in the energy of joy. Allow those moments to fill every cell of your body and notice what shows up for you.
For me, the energy of joy is like a dance. Sometimes, it’s a light and happy dance. Sometimes, the dance is slow and sultry. But, the energy of joy is deeply connected to the power and presence of life itself. Even as I write these words, I can feel joy percolating around me: my dogs snoring at my feet, my son laughing downstairs, the
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
dear reader,
3
