Gratitude For What Is

Maria and I went to a young people’s production of “Les Miserable” today, a pure delight.  The cast was packed with normal, happy, healthy young people - just like I wasn’t.  They were all early to mid teens, the age at which I was slipping further into darkness.  They were cute, charming and “light” - I was troubled, hurt and angry.  Climbing out of that hole has taken many years, resulting in a person who is very aware, introspective and extremely spiritual.  I am grateful for my past and where it has taken me.