Here's one way to cheer anyone up: this 2-year-old....meet my niece. She's the best. She LOVES to talk on the phone...especially with her favorite aunt. She's the best. Want to know why? She appreciates the little things. The Format put it best, "snails see the benefits the beauty in every inch...". She loves Curious George. She loves making new friends. She likes to tickle her mom. And every time her dad comes home from work, she squeals because she can't keep in how happy she is. That's the good life. I am so grateful my sister let's me take a glimpse into their sweet, happy life. Last week, they were digging for worms in the garden. Every day she does what she loves. Sure, some days things don't go like she plans. Like this kid--hilarious. But all in all, she cries it out, hugs it out, breathes in, and starts running again.
Here are some more people I'm grateful for: these RAs. They inspire me. I learn SO much from them and the experiences I have with them. This week, Kenny focused in our leadership development. He showed this video about how kindness can make a HUGE impact. He's right. The team discussed how people who are kind start a positive domino-like effect. We're all going to start trying to do that."One day" can be today. One day at a time.
And finally, my favorite place of the week: the Oakland Temple. OK, you got me. It's my favorite place EVERY week. Why not? It's so incredible!! Every time I visit, I feel like everything will work out. I leave feeling a little happier, knowing that peace DOES exist, even when we don't think it possibly could. You know, when you feel like you have a piece of a dried up popcorn kernel stuck in your throat? Not because you're necessarily happy or sad, but because you're not sure what to do with the 2 million puzzle pieces left in front of you. That's how I feel. I know there is sense that will come of this glamorous puzzle we call life. I just don't have the top part of the box to reference. And we all know how much fun 2 million puzzle pieces can be... one piece at a time. One foot in front of the other. One step at a time. Even if some days my feet feel like bricks. I have a feeling that if I try looking, there's got to be ruby slippers somewhere around the brick path.
