Sometimes life just hits you really hard, but this time you're happy with the blow.
It doesn't hurt. It isn't making you sad, or nostalgic for a better time; it spreads through your bones and makes you smile with your eyes. And you realize you're not thinking of the past, or having anxiety about the future, you're just smitten in the present. You're comfortable.
So why not anchor the feeling?
Things to tell yourself/do/say:
Lingering on negativity isn't healthy. Smile at people instead.
Take more deep breaths.
Laugh, a lot.
Wake up early. Enjoy your full day. Watch the sun set.
Take more chances and stop saying "no" so often.
Cook freshly and experiment with flavor.
Call your family more.
Keep your friendships strong.
Drink more water. And tea. With a book in hand.
Forget and forgive. Don't hold onto grudges.
Stop over thinking EVERYTHING. Let's things be the way they are. They're that way for a reason.
Create and be creative.
Don't only be confident but feel confident.
Walk in the sunshine.
Enjoy the blue skies and beautiful weather.
Thinking about yesterday's grey clouds or how tomorrow the news said it
might rain, pondering what hurricanes will cause a disaster in the fall
or wondering if there will be sunshine at your sisters wedding- don't do
any of that. Just marvel in today for being a beautiful day.
Last, but not least, look at the boy in front of you and smile.
Don't picture him angry at you. Ignore the thought of what his back might look like walking away from you, out your door, out of your life. Do not miss the memory of him yet. Just look at him and take in the sight of him, feel good that he's yours- for now- and in that moment, that snippet of worry about the future- just be happy.
He's probably looking at you trying to do the same.
