What Are Happiness & Joy? A Breakthrough Epiphany
For years, I’ve been reflecting on one simple—but deeply elusive—question:
What are happiness and joy?
I thought I understood it.
I wrote about it.
I lived around it.
But I hadn’t reached the root.
As 2026 began, a moment of deep presence delivered an unexpected truth—
happiness and joy aren’t something you find.
It’s something you become when you stop abandoning yourself.
I shared the full reflection here 👇
If you’ve ever felt like you were running in circles with your self work and personal development, filling in the branches and leaves—but missing the root—this may resonate.
Nice is Overrated
We’ve been taught to be “nice”—but what if that’s actually the enemy of courage? When being nice means silencing your truth to avoid discomfort, it becomes a form of self-betrayal. True leadership—and real connection—requires honesty, even when it’s hard. Let’s stop mistaking people-pleasing for virtue and start valuing authentic truth over polished performance. That’s where growth begins.
#authenticity
#leadership
#emotional intelligence
#courageovercomfort