Finding Glee when your heart feels heavy

I write a weekly column for the Windsor Beacon, which you can find at www.windsorbeacon.com "Making a Difference"....this week I wrote about how as an adult feeling glee does not come as easy as it did when I was little. This past week everything felt heavy in my life, my oldest son moved in his dorm room, my parents seem to be rapidly aging, work seems a bit more stressful, and my daughter commented "Mom you never laugh anymore".....So I spent the past few days reflecting on how do I inject glee back into my life. It is clear for me, spending quiet time in prayer, running in nature, and allowing my heart to feel heavy, seems like the best strategy. Also surrounding myself with friends and family. Do you have people that just make you feel lighter? When I'm feeling a bit heavy hearted, I actively seek those people out. It's good for me to admit, I need others, just like others need me. Enjoy the week