This is a long one -- but please hang in there and hear me out! My attitude has shifted and I'm ready to change anger into hope! 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 letting go of all the hard work we've put into something can be hard. This past week, I realized that starting over is sometimes the best route to take -- and there's even joy in 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

Sometimes I find myself looking so hard for joy that I forget it's right in front of me -- in the everyday little things we do! Pay attention 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

Reminiscing almost always makes us smile -- it's fun to do! Today, I remembered how I'm in gratitude for moments. Moments are all we really have! 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 our memories can be "sparked" by something we see or hear. That happened to me this past 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

Joy can come from really unexpected places, as I've often said. This past week, I found joy in an Australian TV show! Oh -- and my book publication date has been set! :o) 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 all want and NEED to connect with other human beings. Where and how are you connecting with others? Opportunities exist in lots of places -- but you have to look! 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 don't go to church often anymore -- and joy is not something I generally equate with a Lutheran service. Today, on Easter, I was pleasantly 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.com

Sometimes we embrace behavior because "that's how we've always done it." Changing things up brought me some surprising joy this last 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

We all get stuck in routine and "this is how I've always done it" mentality. I made a change about a month ago and JOY showed up this past week as a result of that change! 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

Judge Ketanji Jackson Brown, during her confirmation hearings, told of a story when an anonymous person approached her when she was a Freshman at Harvard University. That moment brought joy to Judge Jackson Brown -- and to 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

Most of us have grown up with judgment in one way or another. This "rubs off" and makes us all a little too judgmental. I think we would all be well-served to come from a place of love! Here is link to the Instagram video I discuss: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CapgCP8gn2t/?utm_medium=copy_link 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

As I've often said, joy can show up in really unexpected places! This past week, Eureka (a drag queen) brought joy to my days with a song about unity! 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

While I will never say that war is joyful -- it isn't -- we can continue to find joy in the midst of all that's bad in the world. But we have to continue looking!! 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 a tendency to put people "in boxes" sometimes -- we judge before we really know the person. I was recently guilty of that and found some amazingly unexpected joy after coming to my senses!! 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

Joy has a way of coming out of nowhere -- but remember, you have to be paying attention. After watching an episode of "Mama's Family" earlier this week, there was a scene that stood out and it's "stuck" with me for days now! 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 really am committed to paying attention and seeking out joy in unexpected places; though this one, I must say, really surprised me. But it continues to make me smile -- even weeks later! 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

Home improvement projects almost always lead to some joy but sometimes, there's "bonus" joy -- join me and find out how you can get a little for yourself! ;o) 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

So joy really does show up in the most improbable and unexpected places. Today's vlog is a little long but worth the time, I think! :o) 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

Having just been through a Thanksgiving vacation with family, I've come to realize that I'm not the only one that has an expanded definition of what it means to be family. While someone might be an EX-husband or EX-wife, they are often never EX-family!

We all find ourselves in annoying situations. Recently, I recalled something that was annoying with a friend and we found a way to turn that into long-lasting 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

As I've said many times, joy can be found in the most unexpected places -- IF YOU LOOK. I was looking this week when I found myself in the ER! 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

Long car rides can be boring and stressful. They can also be a time for reflection and introspection. Maybe it’s time for you to look inside and make a phone call to someone from your past.

How many times does joy show up and you don't see it? Having and maintaining intention is the key to ensuring you don't miss something amazing! 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

Seeing bigotry and discrimination can be difficult and soul-sucking! But if we really pay close attention, we might be surprised to see that things are better! 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

When we choose to move through the world as unfiltered and authentic beings, things can happen -- and one of those things might just be a speck of joy in an unexpected moment! 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 don't always get the "closure" we need and want in our lives. But if we pay attention, the littlest thing can spur a "moment" that brings joy -- even without closure. 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

Life is not just about experiencing joy and happiness. This is a simple reminder that we are not meant to JUST be happy! 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

While I always enjoy telling the story about improbable joy origins, something unexpected happened this past week: I received some unexpected joy that stuck with 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

When people are angry, it can sometimes be best to just let them yell. And then later, you might be surprised what happens! 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

The simplest thing can remind us that we are all connected. In my life, there are three things that matter: love, joy & connection. This week, I connected with two people at Ikea and was reminded how connection can bring 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

Moments that change our life can be memorialized and cemented into the strangest things sometimes. Here's a story about a cereal container and the love I received in a moment when I really needed that love! 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

When we disagree with others, our intention is often to persuade them -- to convince them that we are right. I believe that listening and understanding their position is a far better position to take. In so doing, we find love, joy and connection with others -- even those with whom we disagree!

I was surprised this week to have a barista tell me that I exude joy! I was glad to hear it and then recognized that other people need a lesson in how to interact with people! How are you doing in this area? 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 an amazing ability to touch and change people's lives everyday. Here's a couple examples for you to emulate! :o) 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

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!!