“Sometimes Joy is the emergency plan….”
I read this quote on social media last night, and it resonated with me.
As winters become warmer
As rain becomes floods
As human beings are disappeared and disrespected
As fear and sadness try to take root deep in our hearts
Sometimes Joy is the emergency plan.
Remembering that
We are all beings of stardust and light
Whether that light is a dim candle flame, or a raging bonfire
Reclaiming Joy is a radical act that anchors us in hope and spirit
Finding Joy in presence of Fear reaffirms to our nervous system that yes
YES
I am in control and my light has not extinguished
Holding the hand of my lover
Touching grass
Growing flowers
Eating good food
Sleeping in when I’m able
Moving my body
Celebrating the sunrise
Wishing on a star
Hold on dearly to these acts of Joy, my friends
THEY will not take control
THEY will not extinguish my light
THEY will not root me in fear and dread
I am here, now
I will breathe deeply
I will hold onto Joy because I Can and I will not give up
I am strong
I am enough
I am a being of stardust and light
Black Cat YOGA 
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