Where do I find joy?
In the breath and beauty of the natural world
In the dog and cat I meet and treat each day + my feline familiars
In the warm embrace and robust laughter i so often share with b boy
In the curation of gifts for loved ones
In the solo adventures i sometimes take myself on
In the backyard of my two closest friends, sitting around the fire
In the peace of dance, when music comes alive and takes over my body leaving my mind to rest
In the pages of books that ground me in real life understanding or carry me away to far lands where there is magic and justice
In the days spent with my Louisiana family, showing them the wonders of the PNW
In FaceTime chats with out of reach but close at heart loved ones
In the dark humor and camaraderie I share with my co-workers
In the words I am compelled to share, that make meaning out of the chaos floating in my cerebrosphere
In the films that inspire and hope
For all of this I am grateful.
