Note for Whatever Happens Today

the day after Friday the 13th

Things to remember:

• You can feel angry and still find joy.

• You can feel sad and still find joy.

• You can be scared and still find joy.

• You can feel confused and still find joy.

• You can feel overwhelmed and still find joy.

• You can feel hopeless and still find joy.

• You can feel despair and still find joy.

• You can feel empowered and still find joy.

• You can feel hopeful and still find joy. 

• You can feel lonely and still find joy. 

You can always find joy.

But you must be on the lookout for it.

Stay safe out there, and do your best.

see you in a few days

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