The Joy of life is the wonder of being alive–which flows from the recognition, the realization, that we are alive! And we take it so for granted. We are the only life form that is exactly like us ever in existence, right here, right now! Unique and irreplaceable! And, we are not impressed. A shrug and a “So what?” are the best we can do. Just another bee in the hive, right? Just another ant in the hill. Ho-hum. Who cares? Caring is clearly up to us! If we can’t celebrate the wonder of being alive here, now by the way we experience, see, hear, understand the wonder of being here, now, nobody will do it for us. Look around. They don’t care. If we don’t, it is on us! And up to us to know and be who we are with joy in our heart and a smile on our face, every day of our life. Are you with me here, or am I alone with the wonder and the joy of being me?
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