Pieces of Joy

Pieces of Joy Can Be Found Everywhere

Pieces of Joy

Random Ramblings…. 2021 taught me that life is a precious gift & every moment surrounded by loved ones is to be cherished. Hold them tight & tell them what they mean to you. Love abundantly-spread that shit everywhere. Every day is a celebration. Life is meant to be lived, fully. Some days are harder than others, follow the ebb & flow. Doing something for others always makes you feel better. Doing it anonymously is even better.

Mental health is a priority. There’s no space for shame when you’re being honest with yourself, living your life, brave & vulnerable. Be yourself & be proud of who you are & who you’re becoming. Your anxiety keeps you alive, but does not rule you. Talk openly about your struggles & share your experiences-you never know who you could help.

Pieces of joy can be found everywhere. Share what you find. Ask lots of questions. Don’t second guess yourself so much. A smile can go a long way. Be available & fully present with people. Life doesn’t have to be so hard. Ask for help & find ways to make it easier. Some people just suck. Swearing feels really good. Sometimes it feels good to just not give a fuck. We have the responsibility to teach people how they get to treat us. I don’t have to be pleasing or appeasing to anyone.

God gives us people & we’re meant to learn lessons from each one. There’s a reason they’re in your life. Some are only there for a season or a few. It’s okay to walk away to find your peace. You’ll be too much for some people & not enough for others. You know the people who fill you up & those who drain you. Stay true to the ones who lift you & celebrate you. You’re meant to journey life together.

Trauma and grief are very interesting. You can’t forget about trauma & you can’t act like it never happened. It’s not moving on, but rather moving forward. The experience becomes imbedded in you. Grief shared is the only way. Life is hard to make sense of, but faith makes every day easier. Find your spark that lights you up & share that with the world. You are necessary & you are needed, exactly as you are, perfectly imperfect & flawed, uncovered & raw.

Friends can become family. Take care of one another & take care of yourself.