Full Circle Associates

The sharing of joy, whether physical, emotional, psychic, or intellectual, forms a bridge between the sharers which can be the basis for understanding much of what is not shared between them, and lessens the threat of their difference. - Audre Lorde

In my bloglines, there is a post from Lee and Sachi LeFever that I bookmarked so it would show up every time I read their wonderful posts from their year long trip around the world. This picture to the right, from Songkran's Day (Thai New Year) in Thailand is so joyful it infuses me with energy.

You see, I have been working really hard the last few months, in a time of year when many of us think of vacation, I have been focused on my to do list. This type of workload and mindframe can be exhausting. When I let it, it becomes stress. It keeps me awake at night. I'm certainly less fun to be around for my family.

But my work is joy. Keeping that thought alive with each thought, each keystroke, even when I have to battle my computer for 4 hours because of something stupid I did (which is what I did last night!) is important. Essential. Taking joy in the companionship and ideas of my colleagues spread around the world is joy. Figuring something out is joy. Ending the day with a quiet mind is joy.

Joy is a powerful force.

Joy is a personal and community indicator.

Joy is a source of connection.

Lee and Sachi's picture helps remind me. Thanks!