There are so many reasons to always choose joy, not the least of which is life itself.
For all of the trials and tribulations, there is so much beauty to be found in the world —
a sunrise, a cardinal, a flock of pelicans overhead —
a song or a symphony, a wondrous poem or novel, an incredible painting or sculpture —
a mighty skyscraper, a cozy house, a rustic road, a highway over the mountains —
so much to pump the heart full of awe and joy.
Life is full of little aches and pains, not to mention grievous sorrow, but there are so many reasons to rejoice, and a time for all of them.
