Joy is the companion of the mysterious. It is undefined, wide open, and unbounded to time and space. When we realize our time is limited, we consciously choose to stop and look around. We take the time to locate ourselves, and our hearts respond with spontaneous appreciation and joy. In the simple act of slowing down and being aware, we allow life to interact with our senses. With affectionate appreciation we unite with the wonder that has always been before our eyes.
— Rodney Smith, Lessons from the Dying