When I opened my eyes this morning and saw the sun on the roof of the garage, something felt different. I lay there and checked in with myself like we are taught to do in yoga. At that moment I realized that something was missing. My chest wasn’t heavy and fear was not trying to overtake my body from the inside out. It was not only the absence of fear that I felt, it was another feeling overtaking me and replacing it. It felt really good. I smiled, got up and went downstairs to make my tea. Settling with my tea and meditation book, I happened to glance at the end quote of yesterday’s passage, which I read, but somehow missed:
“”Stay committed to your growth process until you wake up one morning and ask yourself “What is this strange thing I’m feeling?”. Then you know what the answer is. The answer is joy”.
~ Melody Beattie
And so, as another day goes by, I leave you with the remnants of a joyful beach day, and…I have written.
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