Mrs. Kling was my fifth grade teacher and she collected spoons. This week, a simple glimpse of a tiny little spoon brought memorable flashbacks of joy! For information on Kipp and his book — or if you’d like to have him speak at your event, visit his website at www.improbablejoy.com

Handing someone your business card may have more impact than you think. Gary is still a part of me today because of a simple gesture made many years ago! For information on Kipp and his book — or if you’d like to have him speak at your event, visit his website at www.improbablejoy.com

Sometimes we can find joy even in the midst of someone trying to antagonize us. If you CHOOSE to look at the situation from a different perspective, you might be surprised! For information on Kipp and his book — or if you’d like to have him speak at your event, visit his website at www.improbablejoy.comFor information on Kipp and his book — or if you’d like to have him speak at your event, visit his website at www.improbablejoy.com

Joy is sometimes guaranteed -- if we make wise choices! This weekend, I made a choice to spruce up my backyard. My friend, Dawn, helped me and the end result is something that will bring lots of joy in the future!! Make some smart choices for yourself this week -- choose some probable joy! For information on Kipp and his book — or if you’d like to have him speak at your event, visit his website at www.improbablejoy.com

Moving through life with an intention to find joy in unexpected places can sometime result in people believing that I think joy exists everywhere. I don't! And it doesn't! But that's ok! For information on Kipp and his book — or if you’d like to have him speak at your event, visit his website at www.improbablejoy.com

A Mother's Day Sermon by Kayla Billings brought things back into perspective for me this week -- trans rights are being attacked but she reminded me that it's all going to be ok! For information on Kipp and his book — or if you’d like to have him speak at your event, visit his website at www.improbablejoy.com

Keep your eyes and ears open -- sometimes there is a little unexpected joy in those moments when you aren't "mindfully" present. This past week, I received a small dose of joy that continues to encourage me! For information on Kipp and his book — or if you’d like to have him speak at your event, visit his website at www.improbablejoy.com

Vulnerability is a hard thing for most of us. Tonight, I'm grateful for a stranger being willing to step outside her comfort zone -- it made my night and providing some improbable joy in a moment when I needed it!! For information on Kipp and his book — or if you’d like to have him speak at your event, visit his website at www.improbablejoy.com

Facebook engagement can be dangerous and often unproductive. In a weak moment where I couldn’t hold back, I received more hateful rhetoric — but I also received some unexpected joy! For information on Kipp and his book — or if you’d like to have him speak at your event, visit his website at www.improbablejoy.com

We all have some "haunting" memories from childhood -- some memories have us looking back and shaking our heads while others make us laugh and smile. An accident that happened nearly 45 years ago made me laugh like crazy this week! For information on Kipp and his book — or if you’d like to have him speak at your event, visit his website at www.improbablejoy.com

I believe we are on a path of connecting with each other on deeper levels. The world continues to tell us how divided we are but I believe coronavirus has moved us in a new direction — one where we are more united than ever!

It's my sole mission: To remind people that joy exists in the most unlikely places. With my mom in the hospital and my dad in quarantine at home, we managed to have a family "get-together" and share smiles, laughter, anxiety, stress ... and yes, joy!

Joy really does exist in improbable places -- and it exists even when we don't see it. Stop and look around. You might see something that makes you laugh and smile more than you'd ever expect!

I say it often: We all have an amazing ability to touch and change people's lives every single day -- and we don't know it! This is a story about someone from my past that continues to make me smile in improbable moments.

If we pay attention, the world has a way of presenting us with all kinds of opportunities to reminisce and recall joy from our past. Are you paying attention?

Sometimes it's the off-color humor that brings a smile and a touch of joy! Embrace who you are and go out into the world and share your genuine self -- I know Chuck Leet does!

Being connected to people who don't agree with you can be an amazing thing. Do you have friends who have opposing views? If not, seek them out as you might be surprised by what happens!

Pick up the phone and call someone -- listen -- connect -- you might be surprised by what happens. I was surprised this past week!

Life is always complicated and we often tend to try and fill those voids with "stuff." Stepping back and making an intention to have less can be a transformational thing!

When we are paying attention, joy can show up in really unexpected places — this is nothing new coming from me. Where have you seen joy “pop up” lately?

Sometimes the result of a conversation with a teenager can be surprising. In the moment, you may not see it -- but that joy has a way of showing up later, when you're paying attention!

Being on the lookout for joy -- as I often am -- I've come across many times when I just can't find it. So what do we do in those situations where it's just not showing up?

As we find ourselves struggling with the isolation of a pandemic, it might be helpful to remind ourselves that we can find joy in all kinds of places -- even the ones where we are alone!

You might be surprised how much your own stories can have an impact on other people -- this past week, I've been living in improbable joy because of a story someone told me!

When we experience a sad moment, joy can often show up if we allow ourselves to move beyond the sadness -- try it!!

Sometimes our mind wanders and takes us back to a joyful moment -- I was lucky to experience that this past week! Schedule a Zoom call with me and let's reconnect!! https://www.improbablejoy.com/my-calendar

If you're like me, you don't often remember dreams ... so this was a nice surprise this morning!

In this age of technology, let's go "old school" and reach out and talk to someone -- the joy you might feel could be surprising!

Remembering to see the humanity in all people is sometimes difficult. But when we pay attention, the moments that arise can be quite powerful!

In today's world, we tend to grab technology to fill those quiet moments. Take some time and enjoy the silence; you might be surprised at what you find!

Finding joy when you're irritated can be a challenge. But when you choose to look and pay attention, without judgment, amazing things can happen!

Sometimes, a "hello" can be the tiny little thing that changes the course of someone else's day! Remember that next time you pass by someone on the sidewalk. Click below to subscribe for updates: https://improbablejoy.agilecrm.com/forms/5676073085829120

Looking for joy is a good thing to practice; but sometimes, it's right there in front of us if we just open our eyes! Pay attention and you might be surprised at what you find!

Generally speaking, I believe in love, joy and connecting with other people. But maybe sometimes, a possession can be helpful in moving us in that direction?

Sometimes a song can jolt us back to a moment in our life that was special and joyful. That happened to me recently!

8/30/2020: Sometimes people mean to bring joy to our lives in specific moments. But sometimes those moments reappear in the most unexpected places -- even a baseball game!

Kindness goes a long way in changing a situation ... remember this as you move through the week encountering people that aren't quite as nice as you'd like them to be!

Everyday, we have the ability to touch and change people's lives with the simplest things we do. Here are just a few examples!

We need to stop wishing away our moments -- this is my challenge for you to see joy in this pandemic!

Sometimes joy doesn't show up when WE want -- sometimes it shows up later!

Politics and joy don't often go hand-in-hand today -- there are exceptions!