“Living well is an art that can be developed: a love of life and ability to take great pleasure from small offerings and assurance that the world owes you nothing and that every gift is exactly that, a gift.” — Maya Angelou
I’m so glad I’ve learned that living well is an art. I thought a few things would give me a well-lived life: my daughters, my husband, the church, and a decent career. But there was something that was completely missing from all those things. It was myself. I was there, but there were parts of me that I didn’t welcome on my journey. Eventually, I came to learn that I’m a lifetime of getting to know and that I get to bring all these changing and unchanging parts of me wherever I go. No questions asked. I also learned how to get to know me and that I’m worthy of knowing. Once all those things came together, I found ways to appreciate life in a free way. It’s like life welcomed me with open arms, like it had been waiting there for me the whole time.
What little gifts has life offered you lately? What are you hoping for?
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