Joy Isn’t the Goal—It’s the Signal

We’ve been taught to chase joy like it’s a prize. 

Hustle for it. Earn it. Schedule it between meetings.
And if you don’t feel it? You must be doing something wrong.

But here’s the truth:
Joy isn’t the goal.
Joy is the signal.

It’s what emerges when you're living in alignment with who you’re truly meant to be.
It’s the natural byproduct of resonance—
not the reward for checking all the boxes.

Joy shows up when your nervous system relaxes,
when your energy stabilizes,
when you stop performing and start remembering who you really are.

It’s not always loud.
It’s not always easy.
But it’s true.

That peaceful moment when you finally exhale…
The deep laugh that bubbles up unexpectedly…
The sense that something just feels right, even if you can’t explain why…

That’s joy.
That’s your tuning fork.
That’s your inner frequency saying: “Yes, this is the way.”

So if you’re not feeling joy right now?
That’s okay.

You don’t need to chase it.
You can listen instead.

Notice what feels heavy.
Notice what feels false.
Then gently move toward what feels a little lighter… a little truer…
That’s where joy lives.

When you find yourself in moments of joy, pause…that moment of joy is your signal – use it to uncover something deeper about yourself.