" i crossed the street to walk in the sunshine"

i sat with my tiredness and my fears.

i listened to my body and the cracks in my heart.

i soaked in the comfort that came from tea and baths and wise words

and warm hugs, and love.

i practiced gratitude even when it seemed there was nothing to be grateful for.

i choose to see the good. to speak the truth. to love with abandon.

i journaled and painted and dug in the dirt

and i wandered beaches and paths and i listened to the birds sing their songs.

i prayed and i spoke affirmations

and i still do.

all these things

i sit with my weariness and the cracks still dry up if they are not carefully watered.

it's a daily thing.

and

 i always cross the street to walk in the sunshine.

it's always there.

i am so grateful for my life.

for the life i share with my family

and dear ones.

for the paths i wander.

i am so blessed and thankful for every little thing.

just needed to say that today.

just a little thank you shout out for my life.