Well, hello there. My name is Morgan Harper-Nichols. I'm an artist and a writer, and this is a space where I share words that I hope can make a little room for you to slow down and take a few deep breaths as you prepare for whatever lies ahead. Thanks for being here today. And now on to today's episode. There is no secret that there's a lot going on right now,

and it's only natural to notice it. And it only makes you human if it impacts you. And here's what

you can remember. While you work through

all that is overwhelming and focus on having healthy reactions to it all, you can also focus on

having healthy reactions to all that is good in your life right now. Taking time to notice what's working well is a way to help you

find peace right here in the now. So here are three ways to find and nurture what's working well

in your life right now. These are things that I personally have been working on myself,

and I hope that they can connect with you as well. Number one, choose what you're going to take

personally. We've all heard the phrase, don't take it personally, but sometimes that phrase alone

can make you feel the weight of it even more.

As you learn to form healthy reactions to what felt personal in a negative way,

remember to also make room in your heart to notice what felt personal in a positive way.

Perhaps someone gave you a compliment and it felt like they

really meant it. Maybe a beautiful bird showed up in the window outside and even though you know

that bird is carrying on with this life in that moment it felt like that bird dropped by just to say

hello to you. Maybe if it felt personal in the best possible way,

then just let it feel personal. No questions asked. Number two, witness the good in others

and let them know. The next time you find yourself witnessing something beautiful

in another human being, let them know it. It doesn't need to happen in a big way, sometimes simply

noticing and acknowledging others feels like enough for them. It may not always be easy to see

the good in our own lives all day, all the time,

but noticing it in other people's lives can make a difference and foster a sense of hope

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