Joy for the Journey: A bit of serendipity

Joy is a moment

Happiness is a state of being, but joy is amoment.We can work ourselves into a happy place, butjoy is an unsolicited moment of grace, independent of the place we find ourselves, happy or sad. In the happy chances we call serendipity, joy might bea tiny seed buriedin themoment.

Last week,I struggled with an email to someone I don’t know who wants to collaborate on a project. It seemswe are at cross purposes. I looked for a way to sign off without offending. I chose the words Be...