Weekly Happiness Note August 14th, 2025
How to Embrace Alignment and Be in the Moment with What is Real
"Alignment is choosing to meet this moment exactly as it is."
Happy Thursday,
Life isn’t meant to be rushed through—it’s meant to be lived, fully. This week’s Happiness Note shares three practical ways to reconnect with yourself, quiet a busy mind, and notice the goodness already here. It’s about choosing alignment over resistance and finding the kind of peace that doesn’t depend on everything going perfectly.
In gratitude, ❤ Emily
This week’s topic and inspiration come from the article: “How to Embrace Alignment and Be in the Moment with What is Real.”
💛 Remember the Good
The easiest way to bring light and love to your current state of being is to appreciate what you have and what is going well in your life. Gratitude allows us to participate more fully in life and magnifies the joy we experience. Instead of adapting to goodness, we can celebrate it.
Tip to remember the good:
Create a gratitude list and add to it regularly. Each morning or evening, bring to mind three things you’re thankful for.
🌿 Feel Your Best
One of the simplest ways to calm a busy mind is to connect with your breath. Focusing on its steady rhythm bridges the gap between body and mind, creating a sense of connection and presence. Deep, intentional breathing slows the heart rate and helps deactivate the stress response, bringing you back into alignment.
Tip to feel your best:
Use the box breathing technique—inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4, exhale for 4, pause for 4—do this anytime you want to feel more centered.
🔄 Reset as Needed
Approaching life with curiosity helps us respond rather than react. Reactivity often comes from being stuck in the past or worrying about the future, while responding opens us to the present moment. Curiosity allows us to see with wonder, listen deeply, and align with inner peace.
Tip for a reset:
In conversation, before speaking, set the intention to learn something new about the other person. Listen more than you talk and ask questions that invite connection.
This Week’s Quote:
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