Still knowing with all of my heart and soul that there are no coincidences, no chance happenings. Connections and chemistry run so deeply no matter if it has been 6 minutes, 6 months, or 6 years since you've last spoken to or interacted with a loved one. May God continue to bless and keep all of my once and now close loved ones. Namaste.

Encountering only people full of smiles today. Really -- awesome day.

Having "philosophical" conversations with my young daughter. Bless her sweet little heart!

Knowing.

Listening to a song I have listened to many times and finally realizing how its lyrics foreshadowed what was meant to happen to me within a few months of first hearing the song. When I first heard the song, I concentrated on one line and applied it to someone else, but the lyrics are in tune with me. It is like the song was written for me. I hear it so clearly now.

The blessing of being on a team at work that works well together and genuinely cares about each other and the individuals whom we support. There is something so very inspiring about good chemistry and bonds, and we are fortunate to have both. I thank God for having led me to where I am right now.

My support system.

The rain. Mother Nature's tears... cried to cleanse and rejuvenate the earth. Blessings to all this Earth Day. Namaste.

More time with my favorite person spent doing her second service project (cleaning up the river), playing on the playground, and participating in a local earth day festival. Fantastic day!

Spending time with my favorite person. :)

Sitting around shooting the breeze after a really intense work week.

Going back to the gym. It's the perfect way for me to break up sedentary work life and provides an extra workout every day. Plus I take advantage of losing myself in a book while I am there. Heavenly!

Technology. It allowed for my girl to watch her fishy daughter swim around her tank across the miles. So much fun!

An exhilarating trail run. I pushed myself past the point of comfort and my muscles are telling me so. I'm very grateful that my body cooperates. I can not get enough of the forest - my sanctuary!

An entire day of excitement over a betta fish. From the 5:15 start to the sweet "I love you" from the new mommy to her fishy before bedtime, it was a really special day. I captured many moments by still photos and others by video.

Amidst this wonderful day, during dinner I asked her, "what is God?" She took her hands and put them in the shape of a heart. I said, "love" and she giggled and shook her head yes. I then asked her "what is love?" and she started to make another symbol with her hands but gave up and said, "I can't really make this symbol, but I was trying to make a peace sign."

Days like today I want to wrap my arms around and carry them with me forever.

A child's excitement. I had the honor and privilege today of buying a fish tank which will soon contain a fish my daughter will purchase with money she earned by doing her chores. Her overt joy is contagious. I am so proud of her for earning the money and learning a little bit about delayed gratification. I love love love her!!!

Strength!

Impractical Jokers. I discovered it today and ended up with a headache after laughing so hard. Good stuff!

Smiles. I received and gave many today.

Forgiveness. It's a fascinating process of hard, worthwhile work.

Yoga. I have found that this is the most likely of my spiritual practices to center me.

Watching as my girl and her best friend made wishes for themselves and each other on two separate hearts, then put one of them in to their own bunny and the other in to the other's bunny that they stuffed at Build-A-Bear Workshop. It was a really special moment.

Spending time with a true friend. She knows me inside and out and loves me anyway!

The perfect hilly sunset run.

No shortage of inspiration and gratitude for the events of my day. :)

Libraries. They fill me with wonder and excitement, and also have great programs for children too. My girl received her first library card today! I am so glad she adores reading. :)

Holding my girl... and seeing the joy on her face as she retells her Disney stories. <3

The woods. Today was exceptionally stunning weather-wise and the woods were gorgeous as usual, but my heart was not in to the trail run. I ended up in tears in the middle of the trail, alone, completely broken down. All I could do was sit and cry. Some days are just like that I suppose...

Sunbathing on a rock in my zen place. There's nothing like listening to the water flow there while the sun warms my face...even if my cell phone took a plunge to its eventful death in to the waters (at least my car key decided to keep its hold in my pocket!).

And a bonus -- feeling safe.

Random acts of kindness... and even those that aren't so random. Bumped in to a park ranger today who let me borrow his personal cell phone last summer because I had forgotten mine and wanted to tell my girl goodnight. He remembered me because aside from the individual who was borrowing his phone when I met up with him, I'm the only other person he has let borrow his phone while on duty. What a kind soul.