I want to remember this moment forever

I want to remember this moment forever

I want to memorize this feeling, even as I allow it to flow through me, and I stay present in the next moment. And the next. I want to carve it on my heart and mind, so that I can pull it up when I want (or need) it most. I’m sitting here with both my kids. Enjoying...
I’m going to have a good day

I’m going to have a good day

I woke up this morning with a justifiable reason not to have a good day. But I’m going to have a good day. I woke up this morning with a justifiable reason to be frustrated and disheartened. But I’m going to be heartened and hopeful instead. I don’t know if I always...
Guilt is a good thing

Guilt is a good thing

I was working through an exercise with a colleague in my Positive Psychology class a few weeks ago, and I shared with her advice I’d been given years ago. “If you feel guilty while doing it, it’s probably a good thing to do.” It blew her mind. I’ve been connecting...
Life is now

Life is now

How many of us are waiting? Waiting until things are better. Waiting until we get the job. Until we fix the house. Until we fix our life. What are we waiting for? Life is now. Life is in this moment. What am I doing? How am I spending my time? What am I feeling? Who...
How do I learn to not be guarded?

How do I learn to not be guarded?

I think I learned that the world was not safe when I was young. I find myself often thinking the worst in situations, or feeling certain that somehow I’ve done something wrong and I’ve pissed you off. Or just – without even realizing it – knowing that I can’t fully...