I have been having a bit of a run in my life the past few weeks where I’m feeling stable and grounded, been able to be more in the moment, and even when challenges or situations arise I have been moving quickly through them. You know that feeling of being on and in a “good head space.” I feel content and at peace and there are moments that I feel  . . . happy. (Wow—I just put that in writing.)

So enter the little nagging mental voice inside my head—which I’m keeping at bay for now. That cautionary voice that quietly sneaks in with its warnings of  “don’t get too comfortable, things can change any moment,” providing its subtle warning that this being OK with where I’m at and letting myself enjoy this place won’t last. There is sort of this inevitable looming cloud that will move in with its chaos, sadness, problems, etc., and that I should be ready for that when it comes. It’s not overwhelming or distracting me too much from the “good place” I’m in right now—but it’s definitely there.

Like I said, I’m keeping that voice at bay—keeping it quiet and have actually been trying to make it go away and shutting it down (by replacing it with good and positive thoughts). I guess this is how we are wired as humans for the most part and based on our experiences we know there are ups and downs, good days and bad days and that to appreciate joy, happiness and peace we have had also to experience (and, yes, appreciate) sadness, loneliness, fear, unrest, etc.

So I find myself in this interesting place where I’m intrigued with making peace with the fact that I’m at peace right now, and to not let that little voice prevent me from being happy and enjoying where I’m at emotionally and physically. The warnings seem like roadway caution signs that say dangerous and curved roads ahead. You can’t let them freak you out. You acknowledge them but need to drive forward because there will be amazing things ahead. Simple concept—but not always easy.

This is especially true when you have been working through significant change and have been doing self- reflection and learning to accept and love yourself, to accept your past and all the experiences that have made you, well you.  To be in the moment and enjoying it, the cautionary road signs may seem a bit more ominous. Getting to this place of peace, happiness, calm and being grounded might have taken a while. You like feeling this happiness and you want it to last. And it’s ok to give yourself permission to feel this way. No strings attached.

Yes, this thing we call life does evolve and change. That is a constant. It brings people, places and situations into your world that are all wonderful—even when it may not seem so sometimes. This brings me to the point about letting guilt go and being able to experience life without fear—and to be empowered. Happiness is a moment-to-moment choice.

The process I have been on (and still on since continuously) that includes navigating through my emotions, finding my way through my likes and passions and renewing my faith in the Universe, has brought me to this wonderful place. Yes, there will be things that will happen that will make me sad, hurt me or even scare me. That’s OK too.

These things will keep adding to the fabric of me and I will be able to use the stronger foundation I’m on and that is within me because of my focus on change. Being in-tune with myself, and embracing change and all my experiences and emotions is a big part of this strong foundation. What you have and where you are will change. Your blessings will evolve and grow. They collectively make you a better you.

So being in this mindset of happy, content and at peace is a blessing and a choice. That little nagging warning voice is just a part of me that still has some remnants of fear. That’s OK too. Just something I have to keep working on. I know that the minute I start thinking of the past or future and let in fear and worry, that it’s only a thought of a thing, a thought that’s happening in a now—and a now that I’m missing. So today I’ll choose to be in the moment of happiness and embrace it. How do you embrace your moments of happy?