"A leaf fluttered in through the window this morning, as if supported by the rays of the sun, a bird settled on the fire escape, joy in the task of coffee, joy accompanied me as I walked." ~ Anais Nin
What will stir your joy today? It can be as simple as a fluttering leaf, the aroma of coffee, a stretch, a walk.
Rays of the dawning sun always stir my joy. Just as I took this photo, a bird landed on a stalk nearby and began to sing. She allowed me to get close and take her picture too, albeit a blurry one that I turned into an artistic expression.
No matter what concerns and hurts we may be holding, let's notice what uplifts us in both large and small ways and be grateful. A measure of joy will follow, as surely as day follows night.
Wishing you bright rays of hope and joy,
Charlene
PS - Here's a modified photo of the bird who sang near me as I watched the sun rise. I hope you experience close connections with nature today. Also, if anything is "blurry," find a way to see it differently.
THE SIXTH GIFT IS JOY. May it keep your heart open and filled with light. - from The Twelve Gifts of Birth
