![NOW WELCOMING SUBMISSIONS!Our wellbeing is not only shaped by what we endure, but by what supports us and keeps us going.In a world marked by constant movement and change, how we ground ourselves in joy influences our way forward. Joy is a root system. It anchors us during times of change, holds us through moments of exhaustion or grief, and quietly supports our capacity to care for ourselves, our communities, and one another. Joy is not incidental to wellbeing; it is foundational.We understand wellbeing as both deeply personal and deeply collective. It lives in our bodies and relationships, in culture and memory, in daily rituals and creative practices. It is shaped by what grounds us, the people, places, practices, and moments that return us to ourselves. When tended to, joy can be a powerful form of care, healing, and active element of public health.Our roots of joy take many forms. They may be inherited or discovered, communal or individual. They may live in ancestry, movement, rest, nature, spirituality, creativity, friendship, laughter, or solitude. Often, these roots become most visible during periods of burnout, transition, loss, or growth, when what sustains us matters most.Creativity, through art, letters, stories, and poetry, opens avenues to explore joy beyond standards and definitions. It allows us to reflect on what restores us, to celebrate what keeps us grounded, and to imagine wellbeing not as the absence of illness, but as the presence of meaning, connection, and liveliness.For this open call, we invite you to reflect on joy as something rooted and sustaining. We are interested in creative works that explore how joy shows up in your life, where it comes from, and how it supports your wellbeing over time. We welcome submissions that consider joy in its many forms—quiet or exuberant, fragile or resilient, reclaimed or newly found—and how it intersects with identity, culture, place, healing, community, and public health.Using art, letters, stories, and poetry, tell us: How might the roots of your joy sustain your wellbeing?Open call running February 1st through May 1st.]()
NOW WELCOMING SUBMISSIONS!
Our wellbeing is not only shaped by what we endure, but by what supports us and keeps us going.
In a world marked by constant movement and change, how we ground ourselves in joy influences our way forward. Joy is a root system. It anchors us during times of change, holds us through moments of exhaustion or grief, and quietly supports our capacity to care for ourselves, our communities, and one another. Joy is not incidental to wellbeing; it is foundational.
We understand wellbeing as both deeply personal and deeply collective. It lives in our bodies and relationships, in culture and memory, in daily rituals and creative practices. It is shaped by what grounds us, the people, places, practices, and moments that return us to ourselves. When tended to, joy can be a powerful form of care, healing, and active element of public health.
Our roots of joy take many forms. They may be inherited or discovered, communal or individual. They may live in ancestry, movement, rest, nature, spirituality, creativity, friendship, laughter, or solitude. Often, these roots become most visible during periods of burnout, transition, loss, or growth, when what sustains us matters most.
Creativity, through art, letters, stories, and poetry, opens avenues to explore joy beyond standards and definitions. It allows us to reflect on what restores us, to celebrate what keeps us grounded, and to imagine wellbeing not as the absence of illness, but as the presence of meaning, connection, and liveliness.
For this open call, we invite you to reflect on joy as something rooted and sustaining. We are interested in creative works that explore how joy shows up in your life, where it comes from, and how it supports your wellbeing over time. We welcome submissions that consider joy in its many forms—quiet or exuberant, fragile or resilient, reclaimed or newly found—and how it intersects with identity, culture, place, healing, community, and public health.
Using art, letters, stories, and poetry, tell us: How might the roots of your joy sustain your wellbeing?
Open call running February 1st through May 1st. 🌹
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