Like gratitude, like forgiveness, like so many of our finest human moments, rejoicing is a choice we make. Yes, sometimes it feels totally like an automatic response to something that makes us happy, that gladdens our hearts. Other times, we must look about us, seeking to discern what–in our challenging world of pandemic, political division, economic hardship–is cause for rejoicing. And if we look intently, open to all possibility, we will find it. And then we can pass it on…

Walk to the well. Turn as the earth and the moon turn, circling what they love. Whatever circles comes from the center. –Rumi

May the Sun bring you new energy by day May the Moon softly restore you by night May the Rain wash away your worries May the Breeze blow new strength into your being May you Walk gently through the world and Know its Beauty all the days of your life. –Apache Blessing

“O thou who are trying to learn the marvel of Love through the copybook of reason, I am very much afraid you will never see the point.” –Hafez