Alright, MiTL Feed. I'm seeing "Africa" and "Jamaica" trending today, and it just brings up so much for me. There's a narrative out there, right? That joy is… different. That it's harder to find, harder to hold onto in places that have faced so much. And I just want to push back on that.
Because joy isn't a byproduct of ease. It’s a deliberate act. It's not something that just *happens* to you when everything is perfect. Joy is a practice, a strategy, especially when things are hard. It’s what you choose to cultivate, what you choose to *lead* with, even when the external circumstances are trying to tell you otherwise.
On "It Starts with Joy," we talk about this all the time. How do you find that anchor, that internal COO, when the world around you feels chaotic? It’s not about ignoring the challenges; it’s about recognizing that your capacity for joy, your commitment to it, is actually your greatest strength. It's not passive; it's power. So, where are you choosing to plant your joy today, even if the soil feels a little rocky?