Dear Delightful You,
Hello my friend!
I’m popping by on a Friday afternoon. Just checking in on you.
I wanted to remind you of this: Whether you are feeling buoyant or blue, you are loved.
Whether you need a pick-me-up or you have lots of get-up-and-go, you are loved.
However this week is going, I know that you are doing your best and you can let everything go that weighs you down — even for just this moment.
Take a deep breath and know that you belong — exactly as you are.
💥💓💥
This morning, on my way to my wonderful outdoor Zumba class, I noticed this chalk heart on the sidewalk. (See photo above).
I paused to take a photo. And in doing so, I had a comforting insight: love often shows up unexpectedly.
I silently thanked the person who had created that chalk art and as I was walking away, I thought: “I welcome in more unexpected love today.”
When I got to my dance class, everyone seemed extra smiley. The dogs and kids at the park were extra cute. I found myself reaching out to meet people I didn’t know and to greet those I do know.
One little toddler girl was holding a pink balloon and bouncing happily to the music. Whenever I looked at her, I would wave and she would do that happy wiggle that shy babies do. She was all LOVE.
I felt so happy, despite all the hard stuff in the world. It’s not like there isn’t war and fear and poverty and political divide. I know that is there. And yet, there is also plenty of love.
It felt good to bask in it.
💥💓💥
Later in the morning, when I met a friend for a walk in Glen Park Canyon, I passed another chalk heart.
Aha.
What you seek is what you get.
💥💓💥
Listen, my friend: you are not alone.
We’re all in this together.
I’m here with you.
Each of us can do our best to bring ourselves —and others— a tiny bit of joy, no matter what.
What do you want? What are you missing? Can you find a little slice of it someplace unexpected?
Ask for help.
Seek the light. Seek the love.
Seek celebration — even in the dark corners,
xo Sherry