A Happy Heart is a Continual Feast – But You Have to Feed It

Let’s talk about joy. Not the kind that just magically appears when everything is going right—because let’s be real, how often does that happen? I mean the kind of joy that you choose. The kind that you build, nurture, and hold onto, even when life throws curveballs.

This verse from Proverbs 15:15 hit me hard:

“For the happy heart, life is a continual feast.”

A continual feast? That sounds amazing. But here’s the deal—you have to feed your heart the right things if you want that kind of joy.

Coloring My Way Back to Joy

The image above is a page from the Psalms in Color Inspirational Coloring Book (grab it here). And listen, this wasn’t just about staying inside the lines.

Coloring is how I reset my mind. It’s a tool, a form of meditation, a way to remind myself that joy is something I create, not something I wait for.

As I filled in the bright colors, I thought about what actually makes my heart feel full. Not just the “highlight reel” moments, but the little things—

✅ A morning gratitude practice

✅ Moving my body, even on the tough days

✅ Being present with my son

✅ Creating something, even if it’s just one page in a coloring book

Joy is a Habit, Not an Accident

If you want a happy heart, you have to make it a priority. You have to feed it daily. That means actively choosing:

➡️ Gratitude over frustration

➡️ Movement over stagnation

➡️ Creation over self-doubt

➡️ The present moment over worry

Listen, I know it’s not easy. Some days, MS kicks my butt. Some days, brain fog makes it hard to think straight. And honestly? Some days, I don’t feel like coloring, moving, or doing anything. But I also know that when I show up for myself—even in the smallest way—I start to feel different.

Your Turn: What Are You Feeding Your Heart?

The continual feast is there, waiting for you. But you’ve got to choose to sit at the table.

What’s ONE thing you can do today to shift your mindset? One small action to bring yourself back to joy? Drop it in the comments—I want to hear it.

And if you need a little extra boost, grab a coloring book, pick up some markers, and let your mind unwind. Your heart will thank you.

Let me know if you want to tweak anything, but this keeps it in Mel Robbins’ high-energy, real-talk style!