Journal prompts about reclaiming joy

Joy after loss can bring guilt or confusion—but joy is also a sign of integration and life continuing. This month is about allowing moments of lightness to coexist with sorrow.

• What does joy mean to me now?

• When have I recently felt even a flicker of joy or ease?

• What old sources of joy no longer fit, and what new ones might?

• How can I allow joy without betraying my grief?

• What brings me a sense of wonder or beauty right now?

• How might I celebrate my loved one’s memory through joy?

• What does it feel like in my body when I experience joy?