Pillar 3: Finding Joy in the Ordinary

WEEK 3 — Finding Joy in the Ordinary

Day 1 — Joy Isn’t Big — It’s Small

• Joy isn’t the vacation — it’s the 30-second giggle

• Invitation: notice micro-joy

• Affirmation: “I am open to joy in small moments.”

Day 2 — Gratitude as a Shift

• One small gratitude can shift the mood

• Reflection: “What is ONE thing right now that’s good?”

• Affirmation: “Gratitude rewires my perspective.”

Day 3 — Seeing Wonder Through Their Eyes

• Kids slow us down; they help us rediscover wonder

• Reflection: “Where can I slow my pace today?”

• Affirmation: “Wonder can be found right where I am.”

Day 4 — Moments Worth Keeping

• The best memories aren’t staged; they're spontaneous

• Reflection: “What made me smile today?”

• Affirmation: “Real is beautiful.”

Day 5 — Laughter as Medicine

• Laughter releases pressure and reconnects everyone

• Reflection: “What’s something I can laugh at today — even if it’s myself?”

• Affirmation: “Laughter is allowed here.”

Day 6 — Capturing the Ordinary

• Encourage taking 1 honest photo today

• Real life is worth documenting

• Affirmation: “This season matters.”

Day 7 — Rest + Reflection

• Gratitude review

• What surprised you with goodness?

• Affirmation: “Joy is already here. I am learning to see it.”

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