Let’s make an effort to be a little less nonchalant each day. It doesn’t have to be dramatic — a simple “this made me think of you” to someone you like, a postcard to your best friend for no reason or a compliment to the person sitting next to you in lecture. That’s the mindset I’m practicing: If it costs me a little cool, fine. I’d rather be understood. And when I pick my book back up, I’m reminded why. Page after page, the mundane stories add up to true devotion.
Whether it's your 36th wedding anniversary, your 16th birthday or even your 55th anniversary of establishing that one newspaper — milestones come in all forms — these dates are worth acknowledging.
I’ve learned that it’s okay not to have all the answers, and it’s okay to speak up even if it feels risky. Following your heart is important, even when it doesn’t make sense. You can’t control the future, so focus on the present and speak up when you feel compelled to do so.
