What's in a Name?

Welcome! Courtney and I are excited to share with you how we came up with the name of our business, Joy for the Journey Counseling. The concept of “joy” has been a recurring theme for us. Joy is different from being happy even though these words are often used interchangeably. I have always been intrigued that it is possible to have joy even during times of great sadness or struggle. To have joy is to delight in something no matter what might be going on around you. I think of it as pausing whatever big things might be going on to be content in the moment. To me, experiencing joy is choosing to dance in the rain. It’s taking a deep breath and being grateful for being alive. Joy can be as simple as relishing in a fresh cup of coffee or treasuring the smile on your child’s face. These little things can lighten whatever burden you may be carrying for a moment. Courtney and I hope to provide some moments of joy that you can carry along with you no matter what you may be facing in your journey of life. We do not want to minimize what you are going through, but we want to offer encouragement and resources to help you. We hope we can provide you or your family with a little bit of sunshine for your day or a little bit of joy for your journey ☺