Beginnings
engaging literature, entertaining films, meaningful melodious music, and live theatre
parks and other open spaces
long days of sunlight
warm weather
the vibrant diversity of nature
people of goodwill
kindhearted people
opportunities for growth
time to relax and enjoy the adventures of living and the gift of life
the ability to seek, find, and bask in silver linings
reconciliation, redemption, and restoration
the Internet and social media
the marvels of modern medicine
happiness, harmony, hope, and humor
the will to keep getting up, cleaning up, and moving forward and up
the resources needed to tackle and overcome obstacles
life’s unexpected detours and rest stops
Endings!