Hey readers! The first post I wanted to begin the New Year with is one of hope and joy. Right now, I am taking more notice to appreciate and enjoy moments that may not seem to get me to where I want, but could surely complete the "bigger picture" I seek. That's essentially what I wanted to convey in this poem; you have to enjoy all moments that bring forth happiness, even if it doesn't seem to add to your ultimate goal. All of these periods are important. I truly hope you feel a sense of accomplishment, even in the smallest points of joy. Good vibes to you!

This feeling was the result

Of waiting and wandering

It washed over her

Like a four-leaf clover in spring

But was it luck or timing?

She was always so nervous

To slow down in the moments

That seemed to lead nowhere

In time, she learned

These moments were just as important

As the end result

As this feeling

It felt freeing

To enjoy presently and previously

The smallest bursts of happiness

It was hard to see

That she was still progressing

Even in the spurts of glee

Indeed, her happiness would bring way

To seeing the change she wanted

For herself and her dreams

She quietly told herself, 'We've got this,'

And there was truth to this,

Not just words but

She believed that enjoying

Wonder in the tiniest form

Would bring everlasting brightness

From within and then,

She could hold onto this feeling

Forever and ever

This feeling was odd

But she appreciated it

And grew and received all she needed

It felt like an overflowing well

One that never dried or seemed dark and endless

It warmed her inside like

She had tasted a slice of the sun

A cloud that billowed with endless

Opportunity to be positively sure

Yes, it was how this emotion made her feel

She was living and thriving

She was holding on to this euphoria

It kept her going and dreaming

For she never experienced such bliss

Oh, how this feeling made her

Herself once again