"...one big swoosh of a feeling."

:: devouring so many good stories :: 

:: the falling rain which brings fresh air and comfort :: 

:: hugs coming just at the perfect time :: 

:: unexpected text messages from far away friends :: 

:: convos with friends who understand your unknowns :: 

:: beautiful sunrises on the drive into work :: 

:: being told I'd helped someone feel better ::

:: anticipating time with friends I haven't seen in years ::

:: planning mini roadtrips for the near future ::

:: the quiet of the library ::

:: finding words ::

:: actual convos with authors ::

:: how the quiet of a friend can feel like a hug ::

:: seeing so many reminders of mom that just make me smile ::

:: coworkers who unexpectedly bring doughnuts ::

:: understanding that life is more, much more than just this one single moment ::

:: learning to exhale the yuck and focus on the good ::

:: discovering new favorite songs ::

:: the joy of hearing good news for a friend ::

:: knowing someone else makes you a priority in their life ::

:: fresh, ice cold water to drink on a hot summer day ::

:: finding brave again ::

:: realizing you're not the only one struggling with something big ::

:: finally reading a certain book and falling in love instantly with its characters ::

:: feeling wanderlust when chatting about a friend's big new adventure ::

:: eating a meal with people you realize are incredibly important to your life ::

:: getting the chance to live life every day, even in the hard ::