DAY 1Month 1 · A seed is planted
TODAY, TRY
A sample from the first month
By The Intention Project
Comfort for every day of grief, and room for joy in the middle.
One gentle message each morning for a full year: an affirmation, a short reflection, one small practice and a private place to write. For anyone learning to carry a loss.
365 daily messagesNo account neededYour journal stays private
How it works
A few gentle minutes, every morning.
Your journey begins on the day you start, whatever the date. Each day opens one new message, and every one you've reached stays there to reread.
1
An affirmation
A short line to carry with you, like "I am allowed to take this one day at a time."
2
A reflection
A few honest sentences about loss, love and growth, ending with words to lift you up.
3
One small practice
Something doable, like a slow glass of water, a short walk or saying their name out loud.
4
A private journal
A gentle prompt and a quiet space to write. Your entries never leave your phone.
Twelve chapters, one year
Watch something grow, month by month.
Your year begins with a seed. Each month unlocks a new badge as it grows, through rain and hard dates, into full bloom.
For the hardest moments
One tap when it all feels like too much.
Some moments are too heavy for reading. The Hard moment screen slows everything down.
- A glowing circle to breathe with: in for 4, hold for 2, out for 6
- A simple 5-4-3-2-1 exercise to bring you back to right now
- Crisis lines one tap away, for anyone thinking about not wanting to be here
Private by design
What you write is yours alone.
No account
Open the app and begin. There's no sign-up, email or password.
No ads, no tracking
Nothing in the app watches what you do or sells your attention.
Stays on your phone
Your journal, saved messages and progress are stored only on your iPhone. Read the privacy policy.
Pricing
Try it free for a week.
Then choose the plan that suits you. The Hard moment screen and crisis lines are free for everyone.
Save 30%
Yearly
$24.99 a year
About $2.08 a month, for the full year-long journey.
- All 365 daily messages
- All twelve monthly badges
- Private journal and saved messages
Monthly
$2.99 a month
Go month to month and cancel whenever you like.
- All 365 daily messages
- All twelve monthly badges
- Private journal and saved messages
Prices in US dollars. Subscriptions are handled by Apple, renew automatically and can be cancelled anytime in your iPhone's Settings at least 24 hours before renewal.
Questions
Good to know
Who is Joy in the Middle for?
Anyone living with the loss of someone they love, whether it was recent or years ago. The messages are written to meet you wherever you are.
Do I have to start on January 1?
No. Your journey begins the day you start. Day 1 is always your first day, and each new month of your journey unlocks a new badge.
Is this therapy?
No. Joy in the Middle offers daily comfort and reflection. It isn't therapy and doesn't replace care from a doctor, counselor or grief professional, but it can sit alongside that support.
Can I read days I missed?
Yes. Every day you've reached stays open, so you can catch up or reread any message in the Journey tab.
What happens after a year?
The messages begin again, so you can walk the year a second time and notice how far you've come.
How do I cancel?
Open your iPhone's Settings, tap your name, then Subscriptions, and choose Joy in the Middle. Cancel at least 24 hours before your trial or current period ends to avoid being charged.
Support
We're here to help.
Contact us
Questions about the app or your subscription are welcome.
hello@theintentionproject.studio
Moved to a new iPhone? Open the app and tap Restore purchases, using the same Apple ID.
If you need someone now
In the US, call or text
988
The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is free, confidential and open 24 hours a day. Outside the US, find a helpline at findahelpline.com. In an emergency, call your local emergency number.