it's always something

Is there love?

Is there passion?

Is there a community?

Is there kindness?

Does your energy linger after you've gone?

I've heard the saying: "happiness is a cookie the brain bakes for itself" - I get that.

But, there will be times this is harder to see. Sit with it. But don't stay in it.

More often, joy comes easily, seamlessly, naturally - other times, you will have to fight for it.  Just don't stop.  

There is no pain your love cannot survive. You will laugh freely again. You will smile easily.

You will find joy.

You will be okay.