Right now, I am on a trip to Costa Rica. I am sitting on a branch on the beach, completely alone. This morning I walked to the farmer's market, ate croissants, and went on a walk alone. I'm on that walk.
I love being alone. Alone with my thoughts and without judgment, my mind is peaceful and quiet. I like it when the noise of the world fades away, revealing harmonies that have been there all along, but were too quiet to be heard over the racket.
I see the sun shining bright on my back, and the wind offers a temporary relief from the humid heat as it blows through my hair. The waves crash endlessly along the warm, dry sand. Lush mountains span the entire beach.
Silence is comfortable and welcome for me. A quiet brain accompanies me often. I have found that focusing on a singular task is most rewarding.
Smile often, laugh hard. You can always find a reason to smile, but sometimes you need to look a little harder. Find the little reasons to get up in the morning and enjoy your life all the time, not just when happiness feels effortless.