Inside of me, there is a warmth I’ve only ever felt a handful of times.

This warmth is like fresh baked goods, a deeply cleaned home with a candle lit right around dusk, Christmas lights glowing under a soft layer of snow, sunlight on your face after being chilly for too long, or a big bear hug from your favorite person.

Have you ever met someone who was sunshine in human form? I have. They glow that same warmth. It attracts others, it feels healing, it is infectious.

There is also frigid air in me. A cold desire to remain unconnected, to expect the worst, to share hopelessness and find a tribe simply to wallow in.

There is comfort in the warmth… joy, hope, love, understanding. The warmth is what I want to share, to extend my blanket and keep others warm too.

The weather here can be unexpected…. Cold fronts move in, the warmth is not eternal. Cold, snowy, rainy, dreary days are par for the course.

No showers, no flowers. You can’t be sunshine without a reprieve for the moonlight, but you can still shine bright in every atmosphere if you’re willing to adapt…. Just bring a coat.