We could’ve been disappointed that everything in our best laid plans was not an option, but instead we enjoyed Plan B. Plan B was just as it should be is what actually happened, because that is life

I point to another cloud and ask if he sees my vision- “Nope, that’s a sailboat.”

I have been to a bachelorette party or two, but none quite like this one. We normally started our day with mimosas and finished our day with pizza. This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending my most unique bachelorette party yet, the theme was “Girls Gone Mild”. I hosted six incredible women on a retreat.

The spot was selected and everyone lined up to capture the weekend. At that moment, my five-year-old nephew refused to be in the photo.  He was standing in defiance refusing to line up.  

I sat there for a moment thinking “What about the ‘Touch it Once’ method?  Why wouldn’t she have just taken care of it and had it off her plate? She is crazy successful, why wouldn’t she maximize her efficiency?” 

I am doing the things that I am supposed to do! I am going to yoga*, eating well*, taking deep calming breaths*, listening to an audio book*, and going for a walk*. 

Yes, I would love to move every leaf on that tree, but the only way is one leaf at a time. Yes, I would love to achieve my big audacious goal.  But, it weighs too much.

As a social tradition, it connects people to the land.  It connects us to the rhythms of nature's flow and is the “sweetest season”.

The question I am asking myself is, “How do I want to spend this one precious life?”

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I want to see the moments in my life for what they are: beauty, grace, and fortune.