Since the start of 2023, life has been moving at a rapid pace. Between planning two weddings, one domestic and one destination, house renovations, managing a business and dealing with other life stuff--things have been a whirlwind.

The last 'big' event I had to get through was Mike's 40th Birthday Party, this past Saturday. And in some ways, I feel like yesterday was my first day back to 'normal' since just about this time last year--prior to an engagement, coming off the summer vacations and finding a solid routine. And yesterday I noticed things I haven't noticed in the last 8 months. I was able to see things more clearly. I was quick to act on some of my ideas and it felt good to be 'back' noticing other stuff again.

I feel like I've been so occupied with major life events that everything else was a cloud, if you will. Sure, I was there and trying my best to be present, but I was quite distracted by the excitement consuming me. And, what I've realized is now I'm at that exact moment that I have been telling myself would eventually come. I no longer feel consumed by the preparations taking place and finally feel the clarity that comes from the view at the top. And I say top, because I definitely still feel on top of the world right now!

Clarity is hard to find when your head is in the clouds. It is also hard to find when you are in a fog. And I feel they are very much the same symptoms, but very different emotional feelings connected to them. I have been in deep fogs before, too, but that's when you feel like your body is stuck in the swamp. Your chin is just above the surface, and the air around you isn't clear, but opaque from the thick fog. The swamp is quite consuming of your energy, your joy, your ability to make moves.

I feel life is a journey of clouds and fog, through the peaks and valleys, but clarity is always on the other side. Keep going.