Small Joys, Soft Ache

I was able to pass out when I got home from work, so at least I’ll have an hour of sleep in me.

I’m struggling with feeling… I’m not sure what, but whatever it is, it’s a deep ache. It sits heavy, even when I can’t quite name it.

Despite the weight of the day, I made a point to track the things that brought me small moments of joy. The pieces that helped me feel even a little bit lighter.

Things that made me smile or laugh today:

• A Pisces Instagram account calling me (and every other Pisces) out on our BS 😭

• A post of this coffee mug

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• Messages from Everett

• My wife’s sweet smile, her hug, and her laughter

Things that gave me hope and brought me to tears:

• Reading a post about someone living out of their car and how the kindness of a stranger helped them in their lowest moment

I wish badly that I could connect to the words on the page, to really feel them, but even though I can’t, I know joy still found me.