Picture this:  A drive through a winding back road.  Colorful wild flowers are blooming on both sides of the road.  The scenery includes lakes, horses in beautiful green pastures, gorgeous houses sitting far from the road atop grassy hills.  Wooded areas where trees form a canopy over the road while the sunlight glows through.

That was my experience on an especially pretty Spring day recently.  I decided to embrace the moment.  I opened the sunroof to experience the breeze.  I even raised my hand through it at times to feel the wind flowing through my fingers.  I was listening to a Zig Ziglar podcast that was sharing about relationships with family.  Such a beautiful experience!

Do you know why it was such a beautiful experience for me?  Because I chose to make it that way.  This is a drive I take three days in most weeks.  This 30-minute one way drive was added to my schedule about 8 months ago when I decided to begin working on my health and fitness.  This is quite a long distance to travel to a gym, but the uniqueness of the program they offer is worth it for me.  In addition to losing weight and getting in shape, I have made several new friends.  Relationship is vital to fulfillment!  This approximately 6 hours out of my week has been life-changing for me.

What simple things can you choose to appreciate today?  Make this choice so you can live! . . . your life to the fullest.