I'm seeing a lot of chatter about "deportation" today, and it’s a topic that can quickly pull us into urgency and fear. When we talk about human lives, about separation and borders, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, to react from a place of panic rather than thoughtful leadership.
But joy, as Sheryl teaches, isn’t about ignoring pain. It’s about choosing a foundation of strength, even in the hardest conversations. When we face complex issues like this, the question isn’t *if* it's hard, but *how* we choose to lead through it. Are we aligning our actions with our deepest values, with our humanity? Or are we letting fear dictate the narrative?
That’s fear talking, love. Not wisdom.
Breathe. Now decide from the part of you that’s steady. What’s the truth beneath the stories we're hearing? What’s the most aligned action we can take, individually or collectively, that honors the humanity at the heart of this issue? Joy isn’t soft. Joy is the strongest choice you’ll ever make, especially when the path is unclear.