For me, being open to something greater means being open to God. Not as an abstract idea. As a grounding presence. When I remember I’m not the source of everything - not the answers, not the outcomes, not the control - something shifts. My nervous system settles. My perspective widens. Joy has room. Research supports this lived experience. A sense of transcendence - connection to something beyond ourselves - is linked to lower stress, greater meaning, and higher well-being. From a brain perspective, it helps move us out of constant vigilance and into trust. Joy doesn’t thrive when we’re clenched and carrying it all. Joy thrives when we’re open. For you, that “something greater” might be God, love, purpose, the universe, or a deep trust that life is held by more than just you. Whatever you call it, openness creates connection and connection is where joy lives. Joy isn’t something we generate. It’s something we receive when we stay open to something greater. How do you stay open to something greater?

Happy Wednesday, JOY Sprinklers! ✨ When we pause midweek, we get to choose how we reset. And one of the fastest ways to refill your own tank is to pour joy into someone else’s. 💛 Here are a few simple ideas if you need inspiration today: 🌟 Send a “thinking of you” text 🌟 Hold the door for a stranger 🌟 Share a silly meme with a friend 🌟 Leave a kind comment on someone’s post 💛 JOY Prompt: Which one will you try today? Or share your own creative way to sprinkle joy outward. Let’s spread some midweek magic together. 🌈

Happy Monday, JOY Sprinklers! ✨ Here’s your reminder: movement isn’t punishment - it’s possibility. Every time we move, we boost our energy, clear our minds, and create more joy to give away. 💛 For me, joy in movement today looks like lifting heavy or a quick dance break 💃! 💛 JOY Prompt: How will YOU move today and how could that movement sprinkle joy on someone else? Maybe it gives you more patience for your family, energy for your team, or inspiration for a friend. Let’s kick off the week with movement that multiplies joy.

I am proud and full of joy that my wife and I are starting a new project in Russia based on Centering Influence and Moral Capitalism. I look forward to sharing many more proud and joyful times...

It’s October 1st, and I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for a month filled with joy, fun, and connection. ✨ Today’s JOY Lab is all about mindset. Joy doesn’t just show up - we choose it, even in the messy middle of life. 💡 Pause and share with us: 👉 What’s ONE small mindset shift that makes joy easier for you? (Don’t overthink it — it could be gratitude, a mantra, a prayer, or even ‘smiling at my cat.’ 🐾) Let’s kick off October strong by filling the feed with practical ways we sprinkle joy like glitter.