Things work out.

Most of the time, things work out

A check arrives just when the bill is due

The conversation you dreaded having gets cancelled 

There was a list of to-do’s that couldn’t possibly be completed, yet all of the checkmarks are there

That role or part or win you were denied gave you the freedom to pursue the right thing 

Trips you never got to take enabled you to find the beauty in your own spaces and places

You find true love after years of chasing the hurtful one

Devastating losses of community lead you to a group of new beloveds

The painful passing of a loved one gives you the gift of family rallying together 

Your voice shook as you spoke up for yourself, and you felt the wave of relief as the tension left your body

After leaving the peace of a sacred and quiet place, you are reminded that the sun still rises in the city

Memories of lost friendships lose their sting and are now joyous reminders of your path to here 

Music that once broke your heart at its first note now goes unnoticed 

The crippling anxiety about your fear coming true passes, and you are still standing 

The thing you said you never should, could or would do is now done and you are ok

Things work out, most of the time