Once upon a time, there was someone named Sammy_Sam_Sam. They were very sad, because they had been trapped in a high tower that climbed above the clouds and was gaurded by blood-thirsty ogre that took joy in slaughtering any who tried to rescue Sammy_Sam_Sam. Well, one day, Sammy_Sam_Sam had quite enough of this monster's shenanigans and tossed a small pebble from their window. The tower was so high that as the pebble fell, it went faster and faster until it was flying faster than a bullet. The tiny pebble hit the orge on the top of his head and split him in half with the force.

Sammy_Sam_Sam left their tower and walked into town triumphiantly. When everyone gathered at the inn where they were staying, they asked them, "How did you escape?" Sammy_Sam_Sam drank down his tall glass of milk and said in a booming voice, "I'm a strong, independent, wonderful human being who don't need no savior to rescue me! Nobody can tell me what I can and can't do." The townfolk were amazed and gave Sammy_Sam_Sam a palace to live with his family and friends. Also, Sammy-Sam_Sam rescued all the stray pets and had a miniature version of the palace for their home.

I can write again

Even when I'm sad and small

Even when my mind shrinks and stalls

Even when there's nothing at all

5 minutes a day

I hear voices again

5 minutes a day

I feel tall again

5 minutes a day

I can get out of bed

In 23 hours and 55 minutes

For the next 5 minutes

I'll feel okay again

I'll learn to write and wait again

Sadness is everywhere. It compliments the joy. It surprises the wonder in the world. It calls out to let you know that this is real. It grounds us all to this world, so that we don't get lost flying in the clouds we imagine all around us. Sadness is necessary.

Like salt enhances the sweet in baking, sadness makes our happiness that much more important. Our happiness is like a ship wandering the sea on an adventures everyday. Sadness is the anchor that keeps you from being swept away in the night.

It makes us realize what's important. So embrace sadness like a friend guiding you on your way. Embrace the emotional. Hold on to it tightly so you can be free to explore what really makes you happy.

Know that sadness will be there, but only to enhance all the joy. The joy of friendships. The wonder of exploring a new place. The excitement of experiencing a new adcenture. The warmth of a loving embrace. The comfort of family.

All sadness to let you know that these things are not just a dream, they are a reality. Greet sadness like a friend and allow yourself to be happy. Be happy because while we may grounded in sadness, you deserve to be happy.

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