Or is it something that is simply a result of how we feel about our life circumstances?

My experience has been is that it’s both. Joy lives in the quality of your attention, and in saying “yes” to serendipitous circumstances.

On the surface, it looks like just a fun hobby. A way to take time for himself, to make something delicious and then perhaps to share.

But what surprised us is how deep and rich the lesson of simply learning this new skill had on burnout recovery. It wasn't just a leisure activity; it was a re-engagement with life itself.