Barry Dequanne

Category: Joy

  • Moments of Joy – More Joy

    Moments of Joy – More Joy

    These brief reflections capture small moments of joy, noticed in everyday life and shared generously by others. Together, they hopefully form a gentle practice of paying attention to what brings light to our days and offer a quiet reminder of the kind of communities we seek to nurture. If you feel inclined, you are kindly invited…

  • The Quiet Work of Understanding

    The Quiet Work of Understanding

    One of the things I appreciate most about education is that, despite our different contexts, we often find ourselves wrestling with similar questions, challenges, and opportunities. Whether in schools, organisations, or communities, many of the conversations I encounter seem to return to a common challenge: how to remain thoughtful, grounded, and connected to one another…

  • Moments of Joy

    Moments of Joy

    These brief reflections capture small moments of joy noticed in everyday life and shared generously by others. Together, they offer a gentle reminder of what brings light to our days and the kind of communities we seek to nurture. This shared practice began on December 31, 2025.

  • Noticing Joy

    Noticing Joy

    Not all meaningful moments announce themselves. On New Year’s Eve, watching children chase the wind with a kite became a quiet reminder to pause and be present. From this grew Moments of Joy—a shared practice of noticing small, meaningful moments that bring light, even alongside life’s challenges.