I went to Albany to visit my family and to attend my nephew Nakiem's kindergarden graduation. Boy oh boy is Nakiem a trip and a half, at only five he knows more than some adults. His free spirit and bright smile gives me inspiration to look at my life a little differently. Why do we as adults loose the feeling of being free and bright? Are we taking things too seriously and forgetting to have fun? In the moments of Nakiem's laughter I remember the affect joy has on a person's soul. Recently I've done a lot more fussing than laughing and find myself overwhelmed. I thought about it and some of my best laughs have been by myself and now I've waited for others to give the invitation. Sound crazy? I think many of us rely on people to make us feel complete and over the moon. Why would we ever do that? No one in the world but the higher power knows what makes us truly happy. Everyone else around us is just there to celebrate.
p.s. Now I know there are people out there who will try to kill your joy but the fact that they try and fail is comical itself. When you have family and friends celebrating life with you it makes a great difference and I love mines for that. Especially my mom who knows me best.
xoxo Madame Q
