smile in my eyes

Yesterday was one of those busy, glorious kinds of days.

I had tasks, emails, coffee dates with students, house community time and fabulous conversations all around. I had happy thoughts about my family, embraced having too much to do (but found the time to do most of it) and pushed myself to be positive and energy filled even at the close of the day.

Sometimes I surprise myself when I mentally challenge myself to be excited and positive. I can pull it off. . . most of the time. I harness an energy from deep within and go with it. I can feel my smile in my eyes. And the more I smile in my eyes, the more I'm feeling it deep in my heart. True, my heart is still hurting, and my body and mind are still tired and worn down.

But, I'm making it. And I'm growing into a spiritually richer person who is working at finding joy in the little things. Little things like heart-warming coffee conversations, sunny November days, and breakfast dates with new found friends. Can you see the smile in my eyes?