Finding joy in life’s little moments can often be challenging to obtain. Particularly after losing someone near and dear to your heart. Longing for a glimpse of yourself smiling or laughing for no reason at all is as elusive as rain on a hot summer’s day. But still, the longing is there.
On one of my rare trips to the store, I came across a vinyl record player. I remembered enjoying the purity of sound as the music filled the room. Suddenly filled with nostalgia, I made my purchase and was on my way. I also purchased a couple of the greats for my listening pleasure. Both items would sit unused for months before I would find my courage.
And The Music Beckons
One fine Saturday morning, as I started my weekly chores, I glanced at the vinyl player perched near the window sill, almost beckoning somehow. I walked over, lifted the cover, and put on my first record. As I closed my eyes, the music wafted through the room, filling the air with waves of warm nostalgia. The purity of sound was dreamy. I saw myself transported to a time when I loved to dance. I was twirling around the room, smiling and laughing without a care in the world. It was such a joyful sight to behold. I wanted to continue relishing that moment and never let go.
Finally, the music stopped. I loathed opening my eyes. To my surprise, I was in the middle of the room, my hands still up in the air. Then it came to me. It was not a dream. I was dancing. For the first time in a long time, I was also smiling, laughing, and twirling around the room. The thought brought tears of joy to my eyes. But more importantly, to my heart. I could not stop smiling.
So what’s a girl to do? I put on another record and danced to my heart’s delight.
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