Day 28: Make Space for Joy Without Guilt
“Joy is not betrayal — it’s a sign that your heart still works.”
Teaching
There’s a moment that might catch you off guard.
You’re laughing — genuinely. You’re smiling without force.
And then comes the guilt.
*Should I feel this okay?*
*Does this mean I’m forgetting them?*
It doesn’t.
Joy doesn’t erase love.
It’s not a betrayal. It’s not a dismissal.
It’s evidence that even after heartbreak, the heart still knows how to open.
You’re allowed to enjoy something again.
To feel lightness in your body.
To dance, to laugh, to dream.
Not because you’re ‘over it.’
But because the one you lost would want you to live.
Joy doesn’t replace grief. It sits beside it.
Like a new candle lit next to one still burning.
Let yourself feel joy today — even if only for a moment.
And let that moment be holy, too.
Perspectives from the Masters
Meditation
Close your eyes and think of a small joy — something that recently made you smile. Breathe in that feeling. Say silently: 'It’s safe to feel this.' Repeat until the joy has room to stay without guilt.
Action
Do one thing today that brings you joy — not out of obligation, but out of permission. Let it be small and sincere. A walk. A song. A favorite snack. Enjoy it fully. That’s the gift.
Success Story
Camille F. “The first time I laughed again, I felt sick with guilt. But then I realized — my husband loved my laugh. He wouldn’t want me to silence it forever. I let the joy come back, a little at a time. It saved me.”
Your joy is not disrespectful. It’s resurrection.
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