I am grateful, today and every day, for so many things. For friends and family. For the level of health that is mine to enjoy, and the self-care routines I’ve devised to preserve it. For sunrises, and wild woods, and unexpected streams trickling down the hillside. For the capacity to write poetry. For the strengths I’ve built, and the courage I cultivate to share my vulnerabilities.

And also for you, dear reader.

My next month’s Living Vividly challenge is going to be about body positivity and being grateful for these frail and resilient mortal shells that we call home. I can’t wait.