I woke up this morning and felt like I always do. I was tired and wished 500 times that I could sleep in today. I got ready and walked out of my apartment. It was so cold this morning but also very bright and sunny. I heard birds chirping
trite or not, this is true haha and I broke into a smile.
It started to feel like my intestines were swelling and my stride got lighter as I was walking. I thought to myself "I am happy right now...like REALLY happy". Then another thought slipped it's way into my mind...I thought "I'm just having a crazy person mood swing and because I've been so down lately, it's more intense than usual". Um....what is wrong with this picture?! Why am I such a jerk to myself? Even if it IS a mood swing, isn't the upside of deep, dark lows the high that we feel when a little of that heartache wears off? What's wrong with enjoying a mood swing for once instead of picking it apart? So today, I am enjoying my mood. I don't care where it came from. I don't care what it means. I don't care if I'm crazy.
I'm HAPPY today and it feels
awesome. I think that stress, inexplicably vanishing after a few weeks of being pretty blue is worth celebrating, don't you?
I made a simple print with one of my favorite
Rumi poems that I think is very fitting for today
and by "made", I mean assembled. Picmonkey is awesome.
Also!!! My spirits improved even more when I remembered that today, Emily from
Oh Hello, Love! is starting a brand new series and she was gracious enough to allow me to contribute to it! She's collecting heartfelt stories about fleeting but powerful moments of love and connection, she has dubbed it "Radiant" and I can't wait to see more! My story is kicking it off and I couldn't be more grateful and excited!
Check it out!!
Such a lovely poem :)
ReplyDeleteHappiness and good moods should always be enjoyed, regardless of where they come from I think
I'm so glad you liked it :)
DeleteI adore Rumi and that poem is awesome! I am glad you are enjoying the happy times. I know I get caught analyzing rather than enjoying too.
ReplyDeletexx, C
Meeee too. That's exactly it.
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I love days where you feel that happiness!! It was so bright this morning and yes it did make a little happy too!! =)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem! I have to remember to dance through the dark! =)
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Me too! And i hope you do remember :) <3
DeleteI have just read your story on Emily's blog and was literally moved to tears. Thank you very much for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteLove, Qaroline
Wow, that means so much to me. Thank you, seriously!
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Yay! I'm glad that you're out of the slump. Even for one day can make it seem so much more uplifting than being stuck. I really enjoyed the poem, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat is so true! So glad you liked it! :)
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Awesome poem. I can not wait to read your story on radiant. So glad you are feeling better pretty lady. You deserve all the happiness in the world.
ReplyDeleteI'm happy you enjoyed it :D Thank you so much!
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Love the poem! It's my first encounter with it, and I really like it. Can't wait to head over and read your story on radiant. Glad you had a happy morning. Those are the best!
ReplyDeleteIt's so inspiring! Aw, thanks!!
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