What is the joy of missing out? I heard this at a WW meeting when we were discussing holiday eating. I love Christmas cookies. This season was not a good one for baking and sharing so I complied. Can you imagine government restrictions on so many happy holiday gatherings but, again, I complied. If there is the possibility of saving another person’s life by not baking then that is a good outcome. The joy of missing out only makes sense if there is a better good. Missing out on sugar sprinkles may not bring joy but keeping the weight off might. Wearing a mask is without a doubt irritating but being healthy is the joy. Holding your tongue is not the joy but maybe the peace preserved is the joy. Missing people is a challenge for me but hoping we can gather together and eat sugar cookies next season is the joy.