“Life only unfolds in moments. The healing power of mindfulness lies in living each of those moments as fully as we can,
accepting it as it is as we open to what comes next—in the next moment of now.”

― Jon Kabat-Zinn

He comes to spend the night. He helps with the daily harvest, slays bubbles, and fills my heart with so much joy. At bedtime he convinces me to read just one more book, (please Gramma), over and over, until I finally put my foot down because I am so exhausted. But come morning, I can hardly wait until he wakes up.

I wake this morning, on my 70th birthday, with no plans, no expectations, and no regrets. Each event, every bump in the road, every disappointment and celebration, has shaped me into who I am today, and fighting that has not worked out well for me. I decide instead to do my best to live in the moment, all the moments, trying not to fight, but rather take note.

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