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I realize joy is a squirrelly word, right up there beside its abused siblings, mindful and empowered. I don’t care. I am committed to the ongoing work of joy, and I don’t mean a deaf-and-dumb, smiley-face-emoji brand of joy. I’m talking eyes-wide-open joy that sees the world for what it is and chooses to remain soft anyway. I’m talking about joy despite.
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