really rejoice

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Courage begins when we can admit
that there is no life without some pain,
some frustration;
that there is no tragic accident
to which we are immune;
and that beyond the normal exercise of prudence
we can do nothing about it.

But courage goes on to see
that the triumph of life is not in pains avoided,
but in joys lived completely
in the moment of their happening.

Courage lies in never taking so much as a good meal
or a day of health and fair weather for granted.

It lies in learning to be aware
of our moments of happiness
as sharply as our moments of pain.

We need not be afraid to weep
when we have cause to weep,
so long as we can really rejoice
at every cause for rejoicing.

Victoria Lincoln




really rejoice
in the Here and Now ...
write a haiku



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