"In the laughing times we know that we are lucky, and in the quiet times we know that we are blessed. And we will not be alone"

Laughter marks moments of unmistakable joy, serving as reminders that life has offered us good fortune. These laughing times, whether shared with loved ones or experienced in solitude, bring a sense of serendipity, an awareness that, despite any hardships that came before or may come after, we are experiencing something precious. In laughter, there is a communal recognition of happiness, reminding us that we are recipients of life’s gifts, no matter how fleeting they might be. It can often be easy to overlook luck; yet in these moments, gratitude surfaces effortlessly as we realize we have something worth cherishing.

Quiet times, on the other hand, offer their own kind of grace. In the stillness, absence of noise allows for deeper reflection and appreciation. There is a gentler and more sustaining sort of blessing found within these softer moments. Blessings are not as loud as laughter; they do not always grab attention, but instead, they arrive in subtle ways, a warm ray of sunshine, the comfort of a silent presence, the peace following chaos. These periods of calm remind us of the deeper currents of care and love surrounding us, sometimes bestowed by others, sometimes drawn from our own sense of peace. The notion of being blessed transcends luck, suggesting a more enduring, unconditional support from life or the universe itself.

The assurance that “we will not be alone” weaves these two experiences, joyous and contemplative, together. In both jubilance and tranquility, connection underlies our experience. Shared laughter ties us to others with bonds of happiness; the quiet times, though more introspective, affirm that the gentle presence of companionship, or a greater benevolence, holds us. Life’s richest moments, both vibrant and still, are shared or supported by forces outside ourselves, rendering true solitude a rarity. Ultimately, both luck and blessing are magnified through connection, guaranteeing that we travel this journey together.