Stretch

There’s a particular joy in overcoming In fighting to find calm In working to appreciate.   Tadasana Arms raise up Then collapse at the heel   There’s a joy in difficult circumstances In breathing through the fear In feelings so strong your stomach hurts.   Notice how discomfort is different from pain. A foot lands softly on a rubber mat Strong and stable   There’s joy.   Maeve Wall is a 2015-2016 ETA at Sadaebucho Elementary School in Daegu.