You may not choose every part of your path. You can sometimes choose how to meet the moment you are in.
Joy is not a demand to be cheerful through every difficulty. I think of it as being willing to notice and receive moments that bring some light into an ordinary day. A conversation. A laugh. A little beauty. Something you enjoy doing. Those moments do not erase the hard parts of life. They can simply have a place alongside them. Give yourself permission to enjoy what is available without feeling that everything else must be resolved first.
Wisdom Window
What small moment of enjoyment could you make room for today?