June is for joy

at least it is for me

I made a deal with myself this evening — nothing but positivity in this space this month. June 21 is my birthday, and I like to celebrate all month long. I can’t do that if I’m looking down for what’s wrong about me instead of up for what’s right.

So, this month, I’m not going to think about how far I have to go, but instead about how far I’ve come.

I struggle mightily, as most of you know, but it isn’t because I’m not doing the work. I have a long way to go toward being the sort of person I want to be, but I’m a lot closer to her than I was a year ago, however flawed I still am. I saw a vision of how I wanted to be, and I get nearer to her, and know she is not a mirage. She is real, and she is on my path, just ahead.

Thank you for being here with me. It means the world to have a place to share my works of art, in whatever forms they come. Look out for some joyous new tunes maybe later this summer (gotta figure out how Kenny and I are gonna cook up these tunes for release and we’re working on that), and there are also new paintings on the way.

In the meantime, here are a few things that made me smile today:

1. The almond flour banana walnut muffins I made this morning.

2. John Henry having fun at the Y.

3. The pink petunias in the backyard.

4. My dogs

5. My husband

I hope y’all have a great week. And I hope you’re feeling as optimistic about what the summer solstice might bring as I am.

Peace. Love.

Allison

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