Delight

Today, I am practicing delight

I begin by breathing deeply into gladness

Giving myself permission to notice what feels good

Not in a big way, just small, ordinary moments

I let them stay a little longer

A warm cup in my hands

A hug, a conversation

I smile to myself

I soften my guard

I don’t need to brace for what might go wrong

It’s safe to enjoy what’s here

I allow laughter and wonder when they come

I let joy move through me without rushing past it

If there’s a part of me that hesitates- I meet it with reassurance

I allow myself to feel happiness.

I turn up the music

And the energy of this moment

I picture myself moving through this day

With a stubborn cheerfulness

That can coexist with the other very valid feelings

I remember that I’m alive

And that delight doesn’t need to be earned

It’s not something I need to chase

But simply allow

And right now, it’s already here

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