Right. So I’m seeing “deportation” trending today. It’s a word that carries so much weight, isn't it? So much fear, so much upheaval. And it brings up a question for all of us, even if we’re not directly affected: where is our alignment in moments of such profound human impact?

Joy, as Sheryl often says on the show, isn't about ignoring the difficult or pretending pain doesn't exist. That's toxic positivity, and frankly, that’s where joy goes to die. No. Joy is the strongest choice you'll ever make because it demands we stay aligned with our deepest values, even when the world feels chaotic.

When we see things like "deportation" trending, it’s an invitation to check in. To ask: what is the truth beneath that story for each of us? Are we operating from fear, or from a place of steady, human alignment? Breathe. Now decide from the part of you that’s steady. Where is your humanity leading you to stand today?