BE-ing in Joy

Hello Holiday Warriors,

Are you finding joy in this strange and curious holiday season? 

I find myself spiraling in and out of ‘Shoulds’ and ‘Needs’. I am really good at fast-forwarding through time with DO-ing. 

“If I check everything off my

(impossible for one person accomplish within the laws of physics) 

to-do list, I will be happy!”  - Kenna

… This crazy year is no different. This year more than ever it is important for us to find our joy. 


I used to (sometimes still do) feel selfish when I move into joy.

I have learned that being in joy is being in service to the world, in service to those around me. 

I have been practicing mindfulness through journaling, meditation, and movement. I have noticed that with continued practice I am quicker to move out of my ‘Should’ spirals and move back to BE-ing. 

Taking action has been a helpful tool to bring me back into the present. I have an ever-growing list of actions I can take to move me back into BE-ing. Back into Joy.

• Be of service. Reach out to a friend or family member to say to offer emotional support or simply to say Hi :)

• Move my body (Running outside, walk around the block, cycling, yoga, or pilates)

• Breathe 

• Write a gratitude list for where I am right now

• Clean my workspace

• Take a shower

• Wrap Gifts

• Bake something delicious or burn it in the oven. A practice of releasing my attachment to the outcome ;)

• Making jewelry 

#1 Engaging with you, my friends, and my family.

What is on your joy list? How do you move from DO-ing to BE-ing?