you did well

Joy is a visitor.

It knocks after effort.

It arrives after you choose mastery.

Work becomes lighter

when you honor the craft.

When you give your best,

your best gives back.

Do it well,

and the task glows.

Do it halfway,

and the burden grows.

Joy is not magic.

Joy is earned.

Through intention.

Through excellence.

Through the quiet pride

of knowing you did it well.