I will tell you this. I’ve spent many days ungrateful. I’ve found myself in the most extraordinary places, although I was completely lost. In my most complicated messes, I’ve witnessed the simple beauty of life. Life comes to us fragile, trembling, full of promise. We often disregard it. Or minimize it. Or forget to realize how easily broken it can be, and how much of a joy it should be.
I often catch myself experiencing the best days of my life with lackadaisical attitude. What a horrible posture to take. Life is really here to teach us, enchant us, mature us… My ungrateful response is immature at best. I’ve decided that joy is the posture of those who have attained the secret to life. Appreciation of life is a decision, and for some of us, like me, it requires a daily commitment. Daily appreciation of the beauty that is presented to us in each moment.
