08/31/2026
The Latin phrase for āevery day is a giftā is tattooed on my body as a daily reminder. A simple anchor through this chaotic life.
Before my back surgery, I was scared. There was a real threat to my freedom ā not being able to move freely, not being able to walk, potentially being restricted to a wheelchair, addicted to Vicodins. I realized very quickly what I had been taking for granted.
And so every morning I wake up mobile⦠every morning I can move my body, can feel the ground beneath my feet, show up for my life ā that is not a given. That is a gift.
Like many of you, Iāve seen and dealt with hard things in my life. My family members have been through difficult times. And through all of it, Iāve tried to find the joy in the pain, the laughter in the sadness, the lesson in the turmoil. This phrase helps me do that. And it always brings me back to grounded, grateful, and present.
Life is short. It can be taken from us at any point.
So YOLO. But make it intentional. š
Whatās your daily reminder that today is enough? š