Finding Joy in Uncertain Times

It’s hard to escape the sense that the world feels heavier these days. Conflict, climate crisis, political division, rising costs, and constant bad news seem to dominate the headlines. Many of us are carrying invisible weights—uncertainty, grief, overwhelm—while trying to keep moving through the noise. In these conditions, joy can feel out of reach, even indulgent. But perhaps it’s exactly what we need. Not the fleeting kind of joy sold to us through consumerism or escapism, but something deeper. A steadier kind of joy—rooted in meaning, compassion, and connection. A joy that can hold space for both sorrow and strength.