(((((wisewoman))))) How beautiful. I know what it's like to not know joy, I am still looking, or trying to feel it.
Snakes??? Do you have a snake phobia? I do not dare leave my back deck or front porch. I would love to go hiking, I love nature. But, you're right, the "danged snakes" won't let me (of course it's my fear, but you know).
Hope you find your way to joy! HUGS!