Joy is a State of BEing,
An awareness that is built,
From feeling the emotions,
Our experiences fulfill.
Walking in our darkness,
Allows us to find our Light,
The total of our Experiences,
Creates a Map to Navigate by.
Knowing where we have been,
Shows us where to go,
What choices have Best Served us,
And which have diminished our Glow.
It is within our shadows,
That Joy is truly found,
WE only KNOW how Joy feels,
after hardship has been around.
Joy is Born of Gratitude,
For the Lessons we have learned.
Recognizing that Healing comes,
In the Wisdom we have earned.
Big Bright Blessings and Gratitude,
Alisa