My home is nestled among rolling hills in Austin. I have been exploring the neighborhood since my move a few months ago. I added fitness walking to my exercise routine. I challenge myself to run the hills and walk the roads. I notice how energized I am as I notice the beautiful sky, blooming trees, flowers, cactus, the homes, and even deer! I decided to take one day week to do a longer loop around the area. I wasn’t sure how far it was, but had a glimpse of the overall rou

Slow down. Take a deep breath and savor the summer. This is my mantra for our summer season. My sister sent me this wish via email last May; “Have a joy day!” It was embedded in my heart from that moment and added to my seasonal mantra. So, how do I have a joy day, what does it look like and where does joy reside in me? Then joy presented itself. I woke up to a breathtaking sunrise. Unplanned. The joy of AWE. I smiled at a stranger and she smiled back. I saw joy. I lingered