In the last few years, thanks to the inimitable organising consultant Marie Kondo, a new phrase has entered our lexicon: spark joy. ‘Does this spark joy?’ Kondo asks as she helps her clients decide which of their belongings to keep and which to get rid of, and it seems like over time, we’ve begun to apply the question to more than just our material possessions.
‘Does this spark joy?’ is a useful question to ask ourselves on our quest to build a more joyful life, but it can be a tricky one, too. How do you answer if you haven’t the foggiest idea what joy feels like? How do you answer when you’re struggling to list even a couple of things that bring you joy?
Very few of us are ever encouraged to think about what will make us happiest or to consider what decisions or choices will spark joy. Instead, we’re taught how
