Beautifully stated, "we learned to accept both joy and sadness at the same time; to uncover beauty and purpose both despite and because we are all born and we all die. And for all the sadness and sleepless nights, it turns out there is joy." As someone with episodes of depression and at times nearly crippling self doubt, the above words ring deeply true... even in the depths of my own depression there is always a glimmer of light and hope and yes, joy in still being alive and being strong enough to push through to another day. Thank you for this. <3

Thank you Virginia. I'm glad you resonate with it; it was such a transformative moment for me.

Thank you Virginia, I'm glad you see this as relevant in other ways beside the traditional classroom and more as a way of living and being.