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Dive deeper into the intersection of joyful living, social justice, and the powerful blend of science and storytelling. Explore resources designed to educate, inspire, and provoke meaningful change.
Insights for Joyful Living and Social Justice
Get a glimpse into my ongoing reflections, stories, and research as I explore the science of joy, the realities of racial justice, and how our digital world shapes both.
Deadlines, Timelines, and the Authentic Joy Plan
A reflection on how joy planning isn’t just about adding happiness, but about reclaiming time, setting boundaries, and trusting yourself to choose joy over external demands and expectations.
đź’› Black joy is an act of resistance, healing, and community. đź’›
A reflection from Journey to Joy on how Black joy is a practice of resistance, resilience, rest, and collective care—and an invitation to explore resources and share joy digitally.
Choosing Joy in a World of Fear
A call to ground ourselves in what we can control and use joy planning as a strategy for resistance, care, and survival in times of fear and overwhelm.
#BlackHistoryIsBlackJoy ✨🖤
A reflection on Black History Month as a celebration of resilience, imagination, and joy—highlighting Black art, voices, and futures as a framework for resistance, care, and triumph.
Joy in Community at SAFElab
A reflection on finding joy in community through SAFElab—a space for research, vulnerability, and care—celebrating milestones and centering connection before deadlines.
Today, I'm struggling.
A vulnerable reflection on how the pausing of federal assistance shakes joy plans, but also how honesty, vulnerability, and even dreaming are critical anchors for sustaining joy through struggle.
🌟✨ Crafting Your Joy Plan: 3 Easy Steps ✨🌟
A simple, accessible guide to starting a Joy Plan in three steps—be authentic, set your vision, and choose your space—making joy planning personal, practical, and inspiring.
Micro Lesson: Week 3 in Dr. Desmond Patton's Journey to Joy Digital Class
Week 3 of Journey to Joy explores how joy and resilience can emerge in the midst of trauma—through tools, collective healing, cultural traditions, and intentional practices.
Why Rest Is Part of My Joy Plan
A reflection on how simple practices—like skincare rituals, naps under a weighted blanket, and slowing down—can transform rest into a vital part of a Joy Plan.
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