I wake up to profound perspective that allows me to celebrate the choices of my moments, of my life.

See beauty in those unexpected places. (she asked herself how people could let Bach be background noise.) See the opportunity in what looks like inconvenience. (she steered clear of the traffic jam and went to the bakery she's been meaning to stop at.) She embraces the undeclared possibility in what seems like just another ordinary day. (her friend is scheduled for cancer surgery and suddenly everything around her seems so very precious.)

I appreciate the boldness of gratitude in the quiet, unspoken depths and its ability to buoy another by being articulated.

I take every opportunity to articulate to others the ways that they have blessed and influenced me. I hold sweet memories of making the opportunity to thank teachers who have influenced me. I encourage everyone to seize opportunities to tell people who have made a gift of knowledge or influence.

A small compassionate act enlarges the scope of community.

Shake structures. School yourself. Look twice at a thing, once upside down. Answer yourself clearly.

As you awaken, may your dreams greet you by name, and may you answer, "Yes!"