Joyful Beginnings

Take a deep breath in,

And exhale slowly.

Feel your body begin to settle.

With each breath,

Allow yourself to soften.

Let go of the day so far and the one ahead.

Begin to notice your heart.

Can you sense a flicker of warmth there?

A spark of light.

The beginning of joy.

Joy doesn't need to be loud.

It can arrive like a fragrance.

Nice,

Soft,

Subtle,

Sweet.

As you breathe,

Imagine joy filling you gently.

Not because of anything you've done,

But simply because you are here.

Breathing,

Alive and loved.

Let this joy awaken quietly within you.

Let it grow with every breath.

Joy.