When Good Things Make Us Anxious: Learning to Receive Joy Without Fear

Maybe the truth is, joy has always been a little scary - because it reminds us how much we have to lose. But it also reminds us how much we’ve gained, how far we’ve come, and how capable we are of holding both happiness and uncertainty together.

So the next time you find yourself hesitating to share something good, pause and whisper:

“It’s okay to be happy. It’s safe to feel joy. It’s safe to be seen in my light.”

You don’t have to shrink your happiness to stay safe. The world doesn’t need less of your light - it needs more people who aren’t afraid to shine, even gently.