Be Willing to Spread Joy

Good Morning!
Joy is one of the simplest gifts we can give, yet one of the most powerful. It doesn’t require money, planning, or perfection, just a willing heart.

 

I’m reminded of a moment on the train when two young men were joking around as a woman stepped on board. One of them said playfully, “Can you hug my friend? He just got fired today.” The woman paused, smiled, and replied, “I got fired today, too.”

 

What happened next was unexpected and beautiful. The young men stood up and said, “Then you need a hug.” What began as a joke became a genuine moment of compassion. Three strangers, all carrying their own burdens, found comfort in a simple act of kindness.

 

Peter reminds us that in a world full of tension, uncertainty, and heaviness, love must lead the way. Love expressed through kindness, gentleness, and small gestures—like a hug—has the power to lift spirits and soften sorrow.

Many of us are silently battling overwhelming thoughts. Some of us haven’t felt a real hug in years. Find someone today you can genuinely hug. 

 

Let joy flow from you. Let love cover the cracks. And if no one is around to hug, wrap your own arms around yourself and remember, you are loved, you are seen, and you matter. Spread joy today, even if it starts with a smile and a hug.