There wasn't one today.
Do you remember that line from Bill Murray's character, Phil, in the movie Groundhog's Day? And, how in it, Phil becomes the good guy who performs selfless acts of kindness, not manipulatively, but for their own sake. This, naturally, wins him the love of the whole town, and, of Rita. And not surprisingly, he comes to love himself. “No matter what happens tomorrow, or for the rest of my life,” Phil tells Rita, “I’m happy now because I love you.”
I am happy to look my children in the eyes and step into their world.
And to remember what my heart loves to do and then stop making excuses.
To close my eyes in gratitude and open my eyes wide in wonder.
I am happy when I have face-to-face, soul-to-soul connection with the ones who share my life.
I am happy to
read a book.
Play in the snow.
Say, “Take your time,” and mean it.
I promise to
Give a good kiss.
Leave a surprise note.
Do absolutely nothing every now and then.
And to
Rest
Laugh
Play
Wait
Dream
And breathe.
And breathe.
So I can truly live.
It’s been real. My journey has not been perfect. Sometimes I stumble, but I get back up by reminding myself that my to-do list doesn’t contain the most important tasks of the day. It is my heart that tells me what I need to survive and thrive—as long as I stop long enough to listen.
I have the power to save a life and so do you.
