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We tend to think of joy as something that happens to us. A great piece of news. A perfect vacation. An unexpected laugh with a friend. A beautiful day when everything seems to fall into place. And when life feels busy, stressful, or simply ordinary, it can be easy to assume that joy will return when something changes. But what if we didn't always have to wait for joy to find us? Joy can also be something we practice. Not by pretending everything is wonderful or forcing ourselves to feel happy, but by intentionally making a little more room for the things that help us feel alive, connected, and present. And one surprisingly simple place to start is by moving.

“When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down 'happy'. They told me I didn't understand the assignment, and I told them they didn't understand life.” - John Lennon Each and every one of us has the capacity for true joy and happiness, despite prevailing circumstances surrounding us. We each deserve happiness! Sometimes, when life events challenge us, we can become weighed down with worry and anxiety and dis-ease. If you’re too focused on the past, which cannot be altered, you can sink into depression. If you’re too focused on the future, you can become anxious. Learning to ground yourself in the present moment is key to happiness.