Right. So I’m seeing quite a bit of chatter about "earthquake San Ramon" this morning, and it’s a potent reminder, isn’t it? The ground beneath us can shift, quite literally. It can feel unsettling, perhaps even frightening.

And that’s fear talking, love. Not wisdom.

When the external world feels chaotic, when things are out of our immediate control, it's precisely when we need to return to our center. This is where joy, as Sheryl teaches, becomes our most powerful operating system. It’s not about ignoring the tremor; it’s about choosing how we respond to it. Do we panic, or do we root down into what is steady within us?

Let’s not confuse urgency with alignment. What is the truth beneath the story of disruption? It’s an invitation to check our foundations, to ensure our internal structures are strong. Joy isn't soft. Joy is the strongest choice you'll ever make, especially when the earth moves.

Breathe. Now decide from the part of you that’s steady.