“Honestly, just work on making your life worth the while, we’re only here for a short while”

Nature’s Magic
There’s something deeply soothing about being out in nature.
I haven’t explored the beach enough to say I’m a beach girl, but if you asked me right now, I’d pick the woods without a second thought.
Trees swaying gently in the wind, birds chirping their little hearts out, a waterfall humming in the background… that’s my kind of peace.
And let’s not forget palm trees,absolutely gorgeous.
Okay, truthfully, I don’t get to experience this every single day. So yes, maybe this was a little random. But I thought it was an everyday thing because it feels like home in my heart.
Then I reread the prompt and had a “wait a minute” moment. So I recalibrated. Now here goes…….
1.Family
(who knew?) If teenage me could hear this, she’d be rolling her eyes so hard. But here we are. These days, my family is my everything,my soft landing, my warmest blanket. My mom especially. The past month, she’s been helping me hold it together, piece by piece. And honestly, just knowing I have that kind of love? Fills me up in all the best ways.
2.Slow, Sweet Mornings
There’s a certain magic to my mornings when I’m home. The rhythm of routine, the comfort of our back porch, and the easy banter over breakfast, it’s golden. It’s what I miss most when I’m away.
3.A Damn Good Conversation
This one deserves a standing ovation. A genuinely good conversation? Oh, that’s soul food. I live for talks filled with energy, intent, curiosity, and heart. The kind where someone’s really listening and you’re really seen.
4.Learning Something New
There’s joy in growth. In little lessons tucked into ordinary moments. I’m always learning, always curious, and that constant discovery? Definitely lights me up.
5.Gratitude
This one’s the real MVP. I’ve been working on practicing gratitude for what feels like forever and lately, I’m all in. It changes everything. I swear, this is the cheat code to life.