- ...my kid's smiles that make it worth it.
- ...walks around the town green and Star Wars marathons.
- ...the feeling of having co-workers who make me laugh constantly and are there to support me.
- ...😍 and "star-shaped cookie cutters".
- ...it is what it is.
- ...margaritas and a "sprinkle/cakepop graveyard" on the kitchen floor.
- ...the laughter in my nephew's voice when we first saw the sign into Disney.
- ...all day bookstore and Olive Garden runs.
- ..."stakeouts" with my best friend and the flower petals during low tide.
- ...how the rain and thunderstorms make me feel.
- ...the smell of a good book and a strong cup of coffee.
- ...my brother saying, "I love you Jen" and "it will be okay".
- ...Melanie's Mall escapades and last night "therapy" sessions.
- ...the taste of boxed brownies and deviled eggs (not together).
- ...rolling down a grassy, upstate New York hill.
- ...the feeling of accomplishment that accompanies a degree earned, a position taken, and a step-up the career ladder.
- ...messages "just because".
- ...little victories.
- ...being stronger than expected.
- ...progress.
Day Five of Mindfulness is a short one, but a necessary one. It is what gets us through love and loss, happiness and sadness, relaxation and anxiety, stress and easy-going times. It is unique to all of us and represents times that we experienced true happiness and bliss.
Just being able to remember a good thought, moment, and person proves that there has been a handful of good times. That true happiness is possible.
Sometimes, it's about choosing happiness. While it can be hard to consciously do that, it is possible. Remembering all the good in everyday, helps making remembering the good during the difficult times, more manageable.
What do you want to remember during the tough times?
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