Joy

Joy is not 

letting loose;

It’s not the contrast to the chronic holding on;

It’s not the short-lived pleasure in the relief of constant misery and dullness.

It’s not the bonding over shared anger and grief.

Joy is found in the integrated aliveness of being,

led bravely by the beating heart,

infusing warmth into all areas and seasons of living.

Joy is found in the unity of split fragments,

that when gathered forms an undulating wave of motion,

drenching all experiences with the unique light of I.