I’m Feeling ___ Because

My mixture of emotions

{Photo by Олег Мороз on Unsplash.}

I’m feeling hopeful because the air is warm, the sun is shining, and I can hear the enthusiastic singing of birds.

I’m feeling grateful because my breakfast fruit was sweet, and I woke up without any aches and pains this morning.

I’m feeling anticipation because I get to see my favorite dancers dance today, and there’s so much around the corner on my calendar that I’m looking forward to.

I’m feeling love because of my family and friends.

I’m feeling pretty because I’m wearing pink, and my mirror offered a kind reflection today.

I’m feeling insecure because I’m still waiting on a reply from my editor, and I don’t fit into all my clothes.

I’m feeling grief because innocent lives are being taken for reasons I don’t believe measure up to the loss.

I’m feeling worried because I’m not convinced those making the decisions genuinely care about what happens to the least of us.

I’m feeling emboldened because there are brave people taking a stand for love, equality, and justice.

Which brings me back to the beginning…

I’m feeling hopeful because of all we’ve overcome already — and because the birds keep singing their song.