this way to joy

micropoetry

Recently, joy has been a bit harder to find.

But as I pondered that statement in writing this note, I’m realizing that joy is not actually that hard to find. It is just that I’m scattered. I’m stressed. I’m in grief and pain. I’ve got my armor on.

Joy is there. The question is whether I will notice it and let it in.

I keep reminding myself that healing, jo…