One Sunday, as I was getting ready for church, I noticed a white dandelion puff drifting outside my bathroom window. Then during mass, I saw one floating inside church. Moments later, I noticed a woman a couple of rows in front of me wearing a blouse with a dandelion pattern on it. When I see or hear something three times within a short period, I take it as a message or a sign.
An acquaintance asked me if I didn't think it was too soon to be engaged after getting a divorce. I don't think so. It's been four years since my divorce, but there is something more important than the amount of time that has passed.
Happiness is found in the present moment. Rather than waiting for something to happen in order to be happy, it’s important to be thankful for what we already have. I wrote this in one of my earlier blog posts entitled, “Be Thankful, Be Happy.” That was over a year ago, and I’d like to revisit gratitude in this blog post.
Pausing takes practice. It’s not something that comes naturally or easily for me, especially when I allow my emotions to take over.
Rest is an essential self-care practice with many benefits. It refreshes and restores our energy, helps us recover, and can improve our overall well-being. Yet, why did I feel conflicted about taking a sick day when I wasn’t feeling well last week?