You feel it too, don’t you? The cloudless sky and cold dry air are crying out for you to play hookie and dance with them. I can’t bear to listen or heed the request and it’s breaking my heart.

I failed to make my list yesterday so at lunch I’ll go hide in the park and plop down with one of my trusty yellow tablets. I’ll visit my in-town centering place, take off my collared shirt to reveal the tank hiding beneath and soak up the rays while I jot down a fraction of the thoughts I’ve been avoiding. The ones that will stain my core and sear my mind a little while I try to wrap myself around what my soul thinks “happy” looks like so I can regain focus and move forward.

It’s a liberating exercise, and it will have a price.

Living a deeply fulfilling life is a radical act. Most people are willing to settle for an OK life to avoid the adventures that come with becoming their most glorious and magnificent selves.

Be radical. The world is yearning for it.

- Jennifer Warwick, professional life coach (and my big sister)