Open up. Let yourself see what abounds around you and BECAUSE of you.
There are good things there. Things to be joyful about.
Everyday, mundane, GOOD things. The people and places you love. The foods and drinks you savor. The work and hobbies you adore. Simple, regular, close-to-home things.
Sometimes there are trials and tribulations, toiling and tears. Life comes and life goes. Sometimes life seems extremely unfair. You want to lash out. You want to scream. Do it, but don't let it overtake you.
If it feels like you're going down the rabbit hole of negativity and despair, stop. Wherever you are. Stop.
Look around you. Breathe. Take stock in these very basic things, and let that be enough. Let it surround you with the goodness that it truly is and find a way to bolster yourself to get through. It might take a very intentional effort, but you'll get there.
One smile begets another. One laugh begets another. One kind gesture begets another. One happy thought begets another.
Re-build your joy stash with what's right there in front of you. Always available. Let yourself fly high.
