Hello friends,

This week is about receiving the energy of surprise and delight — not just creating it for others, but allowing it to show up for you.

Try loosening the grip on your plans. Say yes to something spontaneous. Take a different path on your walk. Wander into a bookstore and follow what catches your eye. Let intuition guide you instead of your to-do list.

Maybe joy arrives through an unexpected conversation or a flash of beauty on your commute. Maybe you surprise yourself by doing something brave or out of character — dancing in your kitchen, starting a conversation, or wearing that outfit you always save for “someday.”

Let life romance you a little.
Let yourself be delighted.

And remember: surprise and delight aren’t always big or loud. Sometimes they show up as a quiet moment of contentment, or a deep breath that softens something inside, or a glance to the sky to discover it’s filled with the color pink.

✨ The Challenge: Plan One Unplanned Adventure

I know — plan one unplanned — sounds like a contradiction! But think of it as setting aside space for spontaneity.

Your challenge is to carve out a pocket of time this week (an hour, an afternoon, even 20 minutes) and let yourself be guided by delight. No agenda. No outcome. Just see where your mood, curiosity, or the moment takes you.

💡A few ideas:

Visit a local garden center you’ve never been to.
Wander through a thrift store or market with no shopping list.
Have a mini solo picnic, even if it’s just in your backyard.
Pick a color or a word and follow where it leads you for the day.
Choose a number (say 3 or 5), take that many turns on your walk, and see where you end up.

You might be amazed at what unfolds when you give joy some breathing room.

As this week unfolds, may you find yourself smiling at the unexpected, pausing for beauty, and feeling the quiet thrill of being surprised by life. Even in the smallest moments — a bird’s song, a kind word, a path you hadn’t noticed before — there is wonder waiting.

Let this be your reminder: you don’t always have to chase delight. Sometimes, it finds you when you slow down enough to notice.

Here’s to being open, curious, and delightfully surprised, and leave a comment — I’d love to hear about your planned unplanned delights.

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Last Call! Join me at The Kitchen Table on a special day:

📅 Friday, April 25 (moved to the 4th Friday due to Good Friday)

On Friday, April 25th, join me for a 90-minute Zoom gathering filled with unexpected magic and joyful moments. This month, we’re embracing Surprise & Delight—those playful twists, tiny joys, and spontaneous sparks of creativity that brighten our days in the most unexpected ways.

✨ What to expect?
We’ll sip tea together in a cozy, welcoming space while weaving in a few delightful surprises along the way. Expect a creative twist, being surprised by a poem, and a few unexpected moments of joy—because sometimes, the best things in life are the ones we don’t see coming.

For this experience around The Kitchen Table, you’ll be required to bring along a few simple supplies. A list will be provided in plenty of time to gather what you need.

This is a time for meaningful conversation, reflection, and fresh inspiration as we gather around the virtual table and infuse our days with a little more whimsy.

Come with an open heart and a favorite tea, and let’s create some magic together. 💫

Register Here for a Seat at the Table

Surprise & Delight: Week 4