Greetings, I tend to put off feeling happy until things are ‘just right,’ but I know life is rarely perfect. What are some systematic steps I can take to experience more joy in the present, even when situations aren’t ideal?
You might notice a part of you watching for perfect conditions before letting in joy. Try this: get curious about that part, without fighting it. Ask yourself what it is protecting. If you let yourself notice small pleasures, even if things are messy, you might find joy sneaking in anyway.