When The World Feels Heavy

This note is your gentle invitation to slow down for a moment. Soften your shoulders, take a breath, and remember that you don’t need to hold everything all at once.

We had a really powerful Joy Nest group call recently where we talked about what to do when the shit hits the fan. Because there are times when our world (and the world) feels chaotic, intense, or dark… and it can feel difficult to stay connected to yourself without either shutting down or taking on more than is yours to carry.

From a Joy Method™ perspective, moments like these are not a sign that you’re doing something wrong. They are moments of contrast. While we might never choose it, contrast is information.

It shows us what matters.
It clarifies what we care about.
And it invites us to choose how we meet what’s in front of us.

When things feel heavy, the invitation isn’t necessarily to do more or try harder. It’s to take even better care of yourself.

Your steadiness matters.
Your presence matters.
Your nervous system matters.

Inner Sturdiness Is Not Avoidance

Inner sturdiness isn’t about disconnecting or pretending things don’t affect you. It’s about staying anchored in your body while remaining open-hearted. It’s the practice of regulation, not avoidance.

Energy is EVERYTHING. Honouring our energy greatly contributes to the energy in the world. Peace in the world is supported when we nurture peace within ourselves.

This might look like turning down the volume on the news.
It might look like returning to your daily Joy practices.
It might look like creating small pockets of quiet where your system can reset.
It might look like focusing on the blessings to raise your vibration.
It might look like choosing to feel resourced before responding to anything else.
When you tend to your energy first, something shifts.

From that place, compassion flows more naturally.
From that place, prayer and meditation come from overflow.
From that place, you can offer help without losing yourself.

We don’t serve the world by sacrificing our well-being.
We serve it by staying connected to our hearts and our energy.

A Gentle Joy Practice For When Things Feel Heavy

If things feel especially close or overwhelming right now, check out this Feel Better Now PDF Download I created for moments just like this. Simple, grounding support when you need it most.

When the world feels heavy, ask yourself:

• What do I need to feel more sturdy right now?
• What helps me come back into my body?
• How can I support my energy before responding to anything else?

Begin there. That’s how we move through contrast with compassion and strength.

You don’t have to navigate these moments alone.

The Joy Nest is your soft place to land. A space to get inspired, prioritize Joy, and stay accountable to the life you want to create.

Rooted in The Joy Method™, this membership supports you to reconnect with your inner clarity, release what is no longer serving you, and take aligned steps forward with more ease, intention, and support.

Whether this is your starting point, your steady rhythm, or a nourishing pause between leaps, you are welcome here.

Here, Joy is not just a feeling.
It’s a way of living.

If you’re ready to feel supported, resourced, and deeply connected as you move through life’s contrasts, I would love to welcome you inside The Joy Nest.