Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Chalice lighting - Kristin Famula

 


(quoted parts from “The Aesthetics of Joy”)

 

“Research shows that small bursts of positive emotion 

can help reset the body…”

“can reset …[our] physical responses 

to stress…”

Joy.


Research says

and yes, somehow we already know…

that joy…prepares our bodies.


JOY makes it possible

for us to show up

and show up…

to keep showing up.

 

Oh joy. 

Sometimes hidden.

Sometimes found in unexpected places.

joy… silly and small.

The free flowing sweetness,

and unbridled giggling.

sometimes even found in overwhelming sadness. 


Oh joy. 

Let this light be a reminder.

That “JOY is resistance” .


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