In Others' Words: Joy

"There is joy in all."~ Anne Sexton, American poet

I found myself embracing and pushing away from this quote. Believing and disbelieving it. 

Joy in all.

Really?

Yes, I think so.

I've had my disappointments. The joy in that? The comfort of friends.

I've been discouraged. The joy in that? Discouragement doesn't last. There's always a moment when the gray cloud lifts and--there it is again--hope.

I've been told no. The joy in that? Sometimes "no" turns out to be the absolute best answer. And when it wasn't, I learned to live with "no."

Joy in all?

Yes.

If you look for it.

What about you? Where have you found unexpected joy in all of life?

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