Happy

I had a profound experience on my walk this morning. I was on my normal path that winds through a wealthy neighborhood with very impressive homes. There is one in particular that I always notice and imagine what it would be like to live in that mansion, to be those people, to have that kind of money – what life must be like to be them. I usually get lost in my fantasy with envy and feeling a lack within me and my life.

This morning was different. It was a beautiful morning, and as I walked by, I noticed the family having brunch by the pool, listening to good music, and enjoying the hot tub. This time, peering into their lives from afar, there was no part of me that longed to be them, to have that kind of life, to have their home and their money.

I was overwhelmingly grateful to be me with the very life I have now – my life where I am creating a path that is uniquely me and everything I could dream of, where I am married to a wonderful man who I continue to grow with and build an incredible life with, where I like who I am and feel so good about myself and the woman I am becoming.

I only want to be me and have my life.

This morning I know that I am truly happy.