Definitions, Part Two

What does it mean to be full and satisfied?

When you look at the big picture, and compile the little moments, you have a sense of fulfillment that you feel deep in your bones. Not just a shallow satisfaction.

It feels like joy and peace that radiate from your core. Not a superficial happiness.

If you tap on your words, they don’t echo. You aren’t hollow, you’re filled with earnest.

You brim with warmth, like if you turn too quickly you’ll spill over. Like some of the happiness will slosh out.

You say you’re happy, and then look in the mirror and know that she’s happy too.

The person you send out into the world to represent you is not a stranger. Maybe even there’s just one you.

When asked, what did you say? You don’t have to stop and remember. You speak your truth because you believe your truth is worth speaking.

You’re not numb. You give yourself permission to feel.

And maybe sometimes you do feel a little empty. Don’t we all sometimes? I think that’s okay. I think it’s okay to say so too.