Don't Hesitate
If you suddenly and unexpectedly feel joy,
don't hesitate. Give into it. There are plenty
of lives and whole towns destroyed or about
to be. We are not wise, and not very often
kind. And much can never be redeemed.
Still, life has some possibility left. Perhaps this
is its way of fighting back, that sometimes
something happens better than all the riches
or power in the world. It could be anything,
but very likely you notice it in the instant
when love begins. Anyway, that's often the
case. Anyway, whatever it is, don't be afraid
of its plenty. Joy is not made to be a crumb.
"In the Darkness" by Mary Oliver from Swan
Happy Thanksgiving! I'm thankful for the unexpected joy that I've been feeling over the past days, weeks, months. On Tuesday morning, which was a bit wet and drizzly, I heard myself say aloud, "It's a beautiful day", which was not true in the traditional sense. But I have friends, family, meaningful work, good health and fulfilling hobbies. And so I will give into the joy and experience every morsel of it, not worrying about what will happen in the future. Life is not perfect, but it doesn't need to be.
What are you thankful for today?
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