Get lost. And play a little.

In this second class in our course on finding joy, host Cristina Quinn explores practical exercises to help you embrace joy in everyday life. Steven Petrow , author of “ The Joy You Make ” and a contributing columnist for The Post, shares how things like wandering without a destination and rediscovering play can open the door to more joy, even during life’s toughest moments. Steven helps you learn how to cultivate joy through presence and curiosity, the transformative power of “getting lost” to create unexpected moments of connection, and how to embrace play — without the pressure to win. For more of Steven’s work on joy, read about how he found joy during the most difficult times in his life and how he learned to build play into his life . Subscribe to The Washington Post or connect your subscription in Apple Podcasts .