Hey, joyful humans!

Thank you so much for being here.

Super quick thing before we start, for my Canadians! 🇨🇦

The federal election is on Monday!! If you haven't gotten your advance vote in yet, please, please, PLEASE go vote! *cue Sabrina Carpenter*

If you need help determining which political party best aligns with your values, head to CBC Vote Compass.​

If you want to vote strategically in your riding, head to 338Canada.com.​

Voting is one of the best things we get to do as adults to help create a better world, so go vote on Monday! Thank you!!!

Sometimes, putting yourself out there is a no-brainer. But sometimes, after the fact, you think, "What did I just do? That's so wild!!"

After nine weeks of classes and so much laughter later, my first run of Yoga with Dani (nee Joyful Movement Club) is complete! My entire Monday beforehand was swept up in emotions, and it's one of those things where I know I'm making the right choice to pivot, but it'll feel so strange not to go to the community centre next Monday night.

I learned a LOT these past few months, but here are three things I learned that could help you if you're looking to do something similar for your community ☺️

Support will come from places you didn't expect​
I was so thankful for all the support I received in doing these classes, from friends asking me how my classes were going IRL to all the positive encouragement I received online. What felt extra fun were the folks who supported me that I had no clue were interested in joining or were cheering me on from their own corner of the world! Our classes were made up of a beautiful kaleidoscope of friends from different parts of my world, and I was deeply grateful for everyone who made their support known, it meant the world to me!

Expectations will shift - go with the flow of them​
What I envisioned vs. what happened were different in a few ways but it felt exactly like what was supposed to happen. I had visions of selling out every class (I didn't), but I know that if I had, it wouldn't have brought the vibes that I had genuinely hoped for. I thought of having a more upbeat class, but having a cozy, relaxing class with laughter after a long day to help us wind down was exactly what the class needed. Letting go and leaning into the flow and what the clients wanted made for a very special experience.

You are worthy of the best experience​
When I thought about what I could improve for future classes, it kept returning to the reminder that we are all worthy of so much more. The community centre staff and the room we got for our classes were great, but I want to elevate the experience even more for my students moving forward. I cannot wait to remember past Dani teaching out of a community centre when my future self is teaching at a cool, hip location (or at least with less people coming in and out to play hockey. 😉) I know there's a middle ground of accessibility and ideal experience and I'm determined to find it.

If none of this relates, I hope this last part does: When you can put yourself out there and give to your community, you will receive a truly unmatched joy. Your people are already out there cheering you on. Give back to them and see what kind of ripple effect it'll create. I promise that if it's joyful and genuine, all you'll ever want to do is keep supporting your people, and it'll always bring a fantastic high.

Stay tuned for more opportunities to hang out with me! I'm so excited to bring you all even more ways to move and connect with yourself! And thanks for being a part of the journey with me. ❤️

Song of the Week

Gotta Go Home - Boney M.

Gotta Go Home Boney M. PREVIEW   ​

Find this song and all the others on the ​Joyful Beats playlist​ on Spotify!

Good News Wednesday

Check out the good news around the world! In our fast-paced world, it’s important to remember “the helpers.”

• Brooke Raboutou is the first woman and third person in the world to complete Excalibur, the second hardest graded rock climbing route in the world! Oh, and she did it the day before her 24th birthday!
  ​
• The Afghanistan women's cricket league is returning to international competition, and the International Cricket Council is helping them get there! "The International Cricket Council released a statement late Sunday saying it reached an agreement with the sport’s national associations in Australia, India and England to support the displaced Afghan women’s players." (The women live in Australia after the Taliban took over the country in 2021 and banned women's sports.)
  ​
• Portugal has now raised the legal age of marriage to 18 with no exceptions!!​
  ​
• Ahead of a country-wide ban on disposable vapes in June, a new study shows UK's youngest vape users (16-24) have dropped from 63% to 53%!​
  ​
• Australia's plastic pollution on its coasts is at its lowest in a decade!​
  ​
• Members at the WHO have reached a historical agreement to continue protecting the world from future pandemics.​
  ​
• New York City hospitals are cutting costs and emissions... by making vegetarian meals the default for patients!​
  ​
• Underserved Tampa students are now receiving dental care at school! No child will be turned away due to an inability to pay.

Find more good news at Good Good Good!​

Support the Joy

If you liked this newsletter and would like to show your support, please consider donating to the tip jar. I greatly appreciate your support!

Share the Joy

Are you enjoying being a part of the Joyful Human Club? It would mean so much to me if you forwarded this to a friend or colleague so we can share the joy!

If you’re that forwarded friend or colleague, join the fun today by ​subscribing here!​​

In gratitude and thanks,