Like a lot of people, these last summer months have been ROUGH for me. The older I get, the more I realize how fast time goes by- how quickly things can change - how everyone seems to be moving on with their lives, while I feel completely static and alone. Often, I find myself wishing the world would slow down- for it to just stop, and give me ONE moment to catch my breath. With everything moving so fast, it’s been a constant battle for me not to compare myself to others, not to blame myself for not being as far along in life as I had hoped, and to be my own support system, relying on myself to pick me up when all I want is to shut down. But, it’s the little joys of life- a ladybug landing on me, an unexpected compliment from a random person, the sunset, freshly picked flowers, reconnecting with an old friend, the words “i’m proud of you,” the smell of fresh grass, the “how are you” texts, fresh air & clean water, + so many more, that remind me that this life, although not by any means perfect, is a gift, and with that I am slowly learning to cherish the things that fulfill this life and bring me joy. Reminder that you are not alone in feeling this way- but if there’s anything you take away from this ramble of a run-on sentence, it’s a reminder to appreciate the small but meaningful things in this life of which we are given every day 🫶