Author(s): Jen Sievers

NZ History

Where does your joy come from? Are you waiting for it to arrive on your doorstep, or do you delight in taking small steps towards finding it while on your own delicious path?

Jen Sievers is a New Zealand artist, lover of color and painter of joy. Her book The Art of Joy is a beautiful, inspiring companion for anyone wanting to live a juicier, more wonder-filled life. Inside this calming yet energy-filled book, you'll find ways of inviting joy into your home and your heart, in a playful enjoyable practice. Step inside the mind, studio and home of an artist, and see how she infuses joy into every step of her day.

The Art of Joy includes delicious tools like curiosity, journaling and quick daily rituals to connect with your heart and mind, creating moments of joy in your home. By embracing play and having meaningful and joyful connections with the people you love, we can invite joy into unexpected places, which will help you discover what your own personal joy can bring to the world. It's a pick-and-mix practice--choose your own adventure, follow your curiosity, and meander, skip or sprint your way into a more joyful life.