“For every fork in the road, there are often two paths from which to choose: the one you “should” take and the one you want to take.

Take the second. Always take the second.”

Oh, what a lovely reminder from author, Mike Dooley – founder, and super-heart in chief of “Notes from the Universe.”

I receive his updates nearly every morning, and always – they help to make my heart smile big. As, in some small – sometimes imperceptible way – they cause me to reflect on that which matters most of all.

My Mother used to say rather simply, “Follow your heart – as, no matter where you end up, you’ll *always* be happy.”

I’ve thought to these words many times through my years. Moments of hesitation between that which ‘feels right’ and that which ‘is’.

In our hearts, we always know – though, that ‘thinking mind’ might try its best to convince us otherwise.

Follow your hearts, my dearest darlings. Dance, live, love, laugh. Dream BIG. Take risks, make all the muddled up mistakes that you can.

And then?

Learn to get up, brush it off and start all over again.

Life is too short for watching things pass. Today is the day. Not tomorrow, or another day. Engage with fiery glory that which makes the heart smile big.

Much love, darlings ~