I had no intention of writing today until……. I was sitting here catching up on emails and I looked over to see Blue basking in the sun. He looked so content with the sun on his face. I thought, WOW, something so simple could bring him happiness and peacefulness! I actually teared up as I just stared at him. We are always in such a hurry, planning the next thing, worrying about tomorrow that we really do let the simple moments slip past us. I am pretty sure that those simple moments that we miss could probably bring us more joy than we could imagine. We are so serious. We need to laugh more often. We are so programmed. We need to do things “just because” more often. The dishes can wait, the laundry can wait (unless of course you have already worn that last outfit a couple days). The broom will be there in a hour. That moment might only last a few seconds and then will be gone forever. Do not let it get past you. Watch the sunrise at least once a week. Watch the sunset as well. Smell the flower blooming outside your door. Smile at the stranger that you are sharing a grocery store aisle with for a moment. Share these moments with those people that are important to you. Put your phone away and actually talk to that person face-to-face. I have learned that Quality over Quantity is a thing! Even though it might just be a moment, it could be the best moment of the day. The moment that makes you breathe a little easier, stress a little less, smile a little more. Technology has been a gift and a curse all at the same time. We don’t engage in our surroundings anymore because we are engaged in our technology. I will be the first to admit I am one of those people. My phone and laptop became my escape when I lost Jeff. They could take me places that I couldn’t go to at that time. They could connect me in a way nothing else could. I am glad that I realized I had to get “back on the horse” and go out because otherwise, I could have withdrawn to a place that would have been so difficult to leave. I still rely on my phone far too much but I am working on that. I am a work in progress on so many levels but I am working so that’s a good thing. And now, as I end this impromptu post, I am going to head out and take in some moments! I wish all of you at least one moment today. If you have a good one, let me know because I would love to hear about it!!!