Seeing Joy

It is really easy to think about the past couple of years in a great, big, negative lump: UGH! It’s been awful!

And I’m not here to say it hasn’t been; in so many ways, rotten. But I think that gathering everything that has happened over the past two years under one negative heading is a pity. Because it denies the moments of joy.

For most people [even, I hope, for people who have found recent times the most crushingly difficult] there have been touches of magic.

+ Maybe you brought a puppy home

+ Maybe you spent time walking the creek

+ Maybe you cooked amazing meals

+ Maybe you learnt how to engage differently with your anxiety

+ Maybe you made a friend on your street

+ Maybe you started writing letters

+ Maybe you read a beautiful book

+ Maybe you realised how much you love someone

+ Maybe you finally had the courage to start a side-business

+ Maybe you grew some herbs

+ Maybe you realised that you need to change a few things at work

+ Maybe you slept as much as your body needs

+ Maybe you got to know your kids

+ Maybe you slowed down

There’s been beauty and joy over the last couple of years, as well as tough stuff. I think it’s worthwhile seeing it.

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