Yet when I looked at the aesthetics on my studio wall, I realized they were far more than just decorative. They elicited a deep, emotional response.

By hiding delightful things for ourselves and others to discover, we become a bit like squirrels, caching joy so that we can reap its rewards at a future date.

Many holidays include rituals centered around revealing something previously hidden.

The poet Mary Oliver writes, “Attention is the beginning of devotion.”

You can buy prisms online from scientific supply stores or use old chandelier crystals, which can often be found in antique shops for a dollar or two.

Surprise functions like a spotlight, illuminating a problem in a joyful way.

These hills and valleys of light attract our eyes to points of interest within a space,

take note of any time you feel a sense of joy.

What might happen if we were to reawaken this instinct for finding joy?