Fresh Joy, a blog — pursuit of joy

You probably didn't notice that I skipped last week's blog post. And those of you subscribed to our weekly newsletter likely didn't notice that I skipped last week's email, too. Your inbox was too full of all the emails you did receive, so why give a second's thought to the ones you didn't? You probably also didn't notice that I only posted on our social media accounts once in the last 12 days. So what?, you're thinking. You missed a few days. Not a big deal. And for the most part, I agree. I had to let a few things slide in order to focus on a...

On January 1st, several friends embarked on a social media blackout. For a few, the primary intent was to be more present in their everyday lives. Others simply wanted to free up more time and recharge after the holidays. But almost all  conceded that they also needed a break from constant comparison and pervasive FOMO (fear of missing out).The ever-prescient Teddy Roosevelt nailed it when he said "Comparison is the thief of joy". No matter how confident or content you're feeling, one glance at a friend's engagement, birth announcement, house remodel or exotic vacation photo can bring you down. Or...