The Joy That Came Knocking
Day 7 of the mid-year review
“Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable.” — Mary Oliver
Not everything in life arrives on schedule. Some things just wander in — a little scruffy, slightly off-script and end up being the brightest part of the week.
That’s what today is about: the unexpected joy. The tiny, golden thing you didn’t ask for but really needed.
Maybe it was a text from someone you thought you’d lost touch with.
Maybe it was a dog that decided you were its person at the park.
Maybe it was a whole new hobby, idea, or friend that appeared without fanfare — and made things better.
This isn’t about forced positivity or silver linings. It’s about those surprising moments that sneak past your guard and whisper, “See? It’s not all bad.”
Today’s journal prompt:
What’s one unexpected joy that showed up this year — uninvited, but very welcome?
How did it make you feel? What did it shift or soften in you?