Life's ups and downs have felt more 'down' lately. The other night, I came to the realization that I really was feeling rather depressed. The good thing is if I know I'm circling, there are actions I can take to mitigate the depression. Reaching out to friends, family, taking a walk, self care, etc. (Posting a chapter in the hopes that people will comment how much they adore it.) The bad thing is... sometimes, it's hard to know until I'm already in full-blown spiral mode.
So yesterday, I got a pedicure and some thai food for dinner, and bought some wire baskets to protect my carrots from the critters that already ate one planting. The gentleman at the register was smiling so hard and obviously enjoying his work so hard, I could almost feel the extra endorphins floating from his body into mine.
It was such a little thing. That easy smile that says all is right. But those endorphins are still tugging at my lips, making me smile today.
To those of you who are like that smiling man? Thank you from all of us who you bestowed them on. Know you've made a difference.
