"What I love...."

 I love the way the sunset alights the sky just before night comes.

How it makes the sky seem alive in so many colors.

I love how the world feels as true night sets in after dusk.

The sounds of the crickets, the scents of a night breeze as it blows past.

The world is alive in the night as much as it is during the day.

I love how the wind blows through the trees in the mountains,

and through a meadow of flowers on a hill.

The scents, the feeling of peace that wafts within me at such points is heady, delirious even.

I love the way the Earth smells after a rain,

That lovely, Earthy scent that is life, permeating all around me.

I love the sound of a laugh, deep, echoing,

As I cause my friends to giggle or laugh in happiness and Joy.

Because even though I can not always do so, seeing others happy, makes me happy.

I love the smell of fresh baked bread, lavender and Vanilla and leather!

Those remind me of certain things from my past that make me smile.

I love being a listening ear to those who need it, for I know, firsthand what it feels like,

To be lost, to be alone, to be hurting, in silence, for years.

I love the sound of rain hitting my roof during a thunderstorm.

I love to hear a good Opera, a good song, for music is important to me, has a deep impact on my life.

I am a 'mushy sap' at times so yes, I love to hear how much I am loved by those I love in return.

I love to see the happiness and joy in my loved ones eyes.

I love to help others, to give back when I can.

There are so many things that I love.

Big things, little things, it would be impossible to name them all here.

I love my life...even though it hasn't been perfect, and I still struggle, daily, it is MINE.

Anxiety, PTSD, these are just words...and you can rise above it.

One day at a time....

Life is beautiful...find the joy...make it yours....LIVE!