a time when “we had joy without trying.” Over time, that simple joy “gets kind of covered over and buried under life’s stuff, life’s heaviness, and it’s still in there,” Hoda says.

a time when “we had joy without trying.” Over time, that simple joy “gets kind of covered over and buried under life’s stuff, life’s heaviness, and it’s still in there,” Hoda says.

If that isn’t something you have time for currently, you can always try giving small compliments to people to spread the joy. People often feel benefits from small acts of kindness. Consider ...

Costumed masqueraders in vibrant feathers and animal print dazzle the crowd during the 2024 St. John Celebration Adults’ Parade. (Photo by Trini Jungle) The U.S. Virgin Islands Tourism Department, in ...