Rituals of Joy: A Personal Inventory
Rituals of Joy: A Personal Inventory
There’s a reason I talk about recreation as one of the core phases of The Elevation Approach.Because rest and joy aren’t just “nice to have”—they’re necessary.
But let me ask you something:
When’s the last time you intentionally practiced joy?
Not just stumbled upon it. Not just hoped it would show up. But actually built it into your rhythm?
This week is about rituals of joy. These are the practices that bring you delight, laughter, connection, movement, color. The things that make you feel most alive.
For me, that might be:
• Baking something I’ve never tried before
• Listening to music that makes me dance
• A long walk without my phone
These aren’t distractions. They’re devotions.
So here’s your joyful assignment:
Make a Joy Menu—5 small rituals you can return to when you need to reset your energy or reconnect with yourself.
And put one of them on your calendar today.
Because you deserve joy. Not just on vacation. Not just when the work is done. But now.
With joy,
