I am willing

Cultivating internal joy can be difficult. It is challenging to produce a healthy inner narrative amid trials. There is a trap of guilt and shame over attempting to create joy and frustration at the inability to erase and eliminate frustration. One behavior I attempt is to choose to extend grace towards myself. Rather than saying I will create joy, I will step back and say,” I am willing to examine and be curious about my self-narrative. This approach of saying I am willing allows possibilities to be opened, and new solutions will arise. What do you say to yourself to cultivate inner joy?