Over the holiday break, while most people were switching off, I found myself mixing cement.

Over the holiday break, while most people were switching off, I found myself mixing cement.

Alexandra Joy
Published on: 12/01/2026

A reflective story about mixing cement, building a labyrinth, and the quiet power of repetition. A reminder that leadership, like mastery, is built through presence, practice, and doing the simple things well.

LeadershipInclusionResilienceGrowthSteward EldershipLeadership and CulturePersonal reflection
AJ's Annual Gratitude Letter - 2026

AJ's Annual Gratitude Letter - 2026

Alexandra Joy
Published on: 06/01/2026

A reflective end-of-year letter honouring loss, love, gratitude, and growth. AJ shares her annual ritual of writing to her future self and offers a grounded vision for the year ahead.

ResilienceSteward EldershipConnectionLeadership and CulturePersonal reflection