Luck is where you find it
Having professed my interest in realizing the beauty of every moment, I may be more predisposed to find it just to prove my own theory. If you look for something, your brain will work to discover it for you. Good brain. There have been times when it was more difficult to locate something pleasant, but eventually something sparkles and I grasp it to hold on.
Grief hides a lot of fortune
Like many others, grief gripped my life last year. I denied it, fought with it, cursed it, and walked through all the shades of darkness that many others waded through alongside me. Nowadays, there is more light in life, but the clouds obscure some bright sunny days with random timing. It is not a regulated response and creeps in when most unexpected. I feel exposed to the elements at those times and run for cover to watch the effects.
Never luckless
When my office closed for the pandemic, a colorful wall full of rainbows and leprechauns stayed frozen in place. Throughout the last 12 months, they must have seemed so out of place as they patiently waited for their fate. But they haven’t had one. Their luck was tied to their staying there as we all struggled through acclimating ourselves to working remotely. Even now, they are suddenly au courant by virtue of a quirk of the calendar. They are proof that there is always residual fortune just by sticking around.
Appreciating another moment
With that in mind, I have rededicated myself to finding moments I haven’t come across yet. Renewing my dedication to appreciating my extraordinary fortune reminds me to be grateful. Gratefulness helps me realize that I still have it within myself to understand that there will always be better times. There will always be better people. And there will always be more fortune, even if it gets buried. It’s kind of the pirate’s way of life. Real joy is often tied to seeing something sparkly amongst all of the regular bits of life. In fact, without the mundane experiences, I wouldn’t even recognize the wealth waiting patiently for me.
How has fortune played its game with you? Can you spare a little time to search for what is really precious? Do you consider yourself rich in experience?
