There are some things that so easily serve to bring us joy in life, to make us remember that we are lucky to be wherever we are, to show us perspective if only we are willing to see it:
A ray of sunshine breaking through the clouds after a storm
The sound of shells tinkling that can only be heard in the stillness underneath the ocean
The sweet surprise on a newborn baby's face when his eyes focus on something for the first time
The taste of too-strong kool aid
The sound of a grandparent singing a made-up song to a grandchild
The sound of siblings laughing at something only they recognize as funny
The drop of one's stomach on that first downhill of a roller coaster
The sight of a loved one's face in a photograph
The sound of crickets on a summer night with no curfew
The tears of pride that come from witnessing your child show kindness to another person
The pride felt as the National Anthem is played during an Olympic medal ceremony
Hearing a song on the radio that holds special meaning
Seeing the color of a flower as it's just begun to bloom
Seeing a baby smile in his sleep
Smelling honeysuckle, wisteria, or hyacinths at the start of a new season
Opening a new book, full of anticipation for the words ahead, and
Closing it later with the swell of satisfaction from the read.
Mustering up the courage to set a goal, to try something different and new,
With a parachute of surrounding support from friends and family.
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