What if we could feel more like human beings and less like human doings?

Ours is a noisy, busy world. We flit from one task to the next and get bombarded by infinite distractions. We ask ourselves, “What’s next?” while yearning to slow down time. And yet, our days blur together and the years rush past.

Perhaps there’s a better way to be.

What if we could pause time to see the spark in the mundane and return our attention to the ordinary moments that make life feel extraordinary?

Joy in Plain Sight is a collection of stories and essays that explore the beautiful, absurd, serendipitous things that make us human. That smile from a stranger. A vibrantly blooming lemon tree. The constellations of freckles on a lover’s skin.

Within these pages, you will find the outcomes of a year-long experiment to intentionally focus on the small moments that matter most. This celebration of wonder in the ordinary will inspire you to find your own joy in plain sight, creating a brighter, zestier world for you and your loved ones.