I've found there are certain ways of being in the world that are game-changing when it comes to the overall vibe of every day life. What others would you add?
I woke up this morning to yet another line-up of brow-furrowing, heartbreaking headlines that can tempt one to either overdose on glazed donuts, go back to bed, or to begin to feel a creeping cynicism and apathy about all of the sadness going on around the world...
We shouldn't give up apologizing altogether, of course. However, it may give us a moment's pause before we apologize to make sure that one is truly warranted.
"I just want to drop about ten pounds before the wedding."
"My class reunion is coming up next year and I need to be more in shape before then."
"My ex-girlfriend invited me for a drink next Friday, I need to get my crap together before then...