Joy

I find myself in a place of great joy, a week now since Barack Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States of America. I do not find joy solely in this great piece of history, but simply because there are many good things in my life these days and it is time to step back and be thankful, grateful, humbled and spirited.

It is often, I have found, though I am fighting this reality, that when so many things are going well, we, or at least I, fear that something "bad" must occur to return the equilibrium of a life that is not fair. I am reminded however, that things can be good. Life can be beautiful and full of joy and there is no need to feel guilty, ashamed or scared of joy. I am in a place in life where I am loved deeply and am giving love, and though it hurts to ever think of the day when either should cease, I can take courage, solace and faith in the fact that there is no reason either should end any time soon. I am blessed and graced by God. God wants us to be happy and here I find myself as such. It is a beautiful thing. A thing I am grateful for and would wish upon all. There is a slowly growing confidence within me that things are as they are currently because they are to be such, and I should embrace them and nourish them. The future holds such possibility and beauty, and though I find myself at times, wishing those moments had already arrived, I am reminded that there are countless more smiles on the way and so there is no need to rush.

This beauty I am experiencing is within the reach of all. The blessings I have been given, I'm sure for some, would not seem as wonderful, but for me they are the world which joys my heart, fulfills my present and inspires my tomorrow. It is part attitude, but part awareness too. Awareness to look up, breathe, and simply know that what you have is great. To wake each morning with confidence and to lay each night with gratitude. And so God, thank you, and may the world continue to breed love tomorrow.