To smile

A couple of years ago when composing my New Year's resolution I took a different approach. Instead of listing lofty goals I listed simple, almost momentary things I wanted to do. And things I hadn't done in a while. Things that were fulfilling to my soul. It included things like hold a newborn baby, play with a puppy, kiss, go camping, jump in a swimming pool with my clothes on. I was lucky enough to have those moments during that year and rediscover what I want my life to consist of. The trick now is to find those moments everyday. Today it was hearing the story of how our new friends met and fell in love. It was a great story. Tomorrow it may be waking up and watching Steven's eyelashes flutter in his sleep before I get out of bed. The next day it may be walking home barefoot from work. I want those moments to be what I remember before I go to bed and what first comes to mind when I wake up. I want to be excited for them and create them and live for them. There is a spirit in those moments and it travels from the heart up to the corners of the mouth to form a smile.