Emotion · Joy family
Joy
noun
A bright, expansive feeling of delight when something is good — often short, always worth noticing.
How it shows up in the body
Lightness, smiling, laughing, warmth in the chest, energy to move.
What it is telling you
Something aligns with what you love or value. Joy is information too — it shows you what to build more of.
The urge — and the choice
To rush past it or wait for the other shoe to drop. The choice is to stay with it for one more breath.
One thing to try
When something good happens, pause for ten seconds and name it. Savoring is a skill.
Practice it: Name it to tame it.
Words you can use
I’m really happy right now and I want you to know it.
