Happiness in small things

This little girl greeted me on my desk yesterday, a gift from my boss Nancy. It's the "Happiness" figure from Willow Tree - she has this one and I'd admired it in the past. Until then I didn't know WT made anything besides their 'angels' series, which are very sweet but I am more drawn to plain earthbound beings instead.

It reminds me of two things. That despite pain and loss, my arms and heart must stay fully open if happiness is to find me. And to notice when it has found me already, since that touch may be as light as a bird's and as fleeting.