This day, a collision of joy
This day of birthdays and religious contemplation
This day of sunshine and happy smiles
This day I was touched when my teenage son came to take an afternoon nap in the sun with the cats and me as we slept curled up on blankets on the floor
This day I rode my bike which always feels like freedom to me, memories of my childhood when two wheels let me go farther away from my home on a safe explore and return before dark
This day I said several prayers several times for the sherpas on Everest, the teenagers submerged on the ferry and the passengers on the still missing Malaysian plane
This day I live knowing little things can change the world and we can all do them: no plastic bottles, no plastic bags, walk, eat less meat, be kind to all living beings…and all is living
This day I remember joy is a choice