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When we are young…just starting out…as little girls and boys Why is it important for us to feel happiness and joy? Why is it important at least one time every day for a child to feel joy as they run or jump or play? Because when we get a little older…there may come a day when it is a little harder for us to run and jump and play… On these days when we try…but our bodies are betraying we can close our eyes and remember the joy we had while playing. On these days when we try…but our bodies may be slumping we can close their eyes and remember the joy we had while jumping.. On these days we will realize something altogether stunning when we close our eyes we can remember the joy we had while running.

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Date: 11/21/2019 8:11:00 AM
Hi Jim.. Am sure many can relate to this. In my case, it's not running, but being A graceful ballerina...yes, closing my eyes works. And grateful for the years.I could. Well done poem Panagiota
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