"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."

Today, I am grateful for things to celebrate and people to celebrate them with.  

I am learning how to pause along the path and take a solid moment so I can fully absorb what has transpired.  I am embracing the balance of being and doing.  I am making space to integrate my experiences.  

I accomplished recognizing when I was unfocused and redirected my brain with a drive, and a fancy coffee.  I asked myself for what I needed, and I made that as important as my assumed responsibilities.  My happiness is equally, if not more important than everything else. 

I delighted in an unexpected message from a dear friend, in clinking champagne glasses with my bestie, and in greeting myself with compassion.