My happiness is my choice. It is a conscious choice- that I make at this moment, to embrace this life entirely.

What mantras can do for you… there has been a fair amount of neuroscience research on the effects of daily mantra and/or affirmation practices. Whether spoken aloud or meditated on throughout the day, these short, simple phrases can greatly affect your subconscious.

Give it a try – we’ll feature a new mantra in each newsletter to repeat throughout your week.

• Can’t wait until next Tuesday? Check out this free app I use to receive a new mantra each morning.

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In 2017, Diana Donnarumme Kreher feared for her life. She was losing function of her entire intestinal tract and in desperate need of a transplant – but with thousands in line ahead of her on the list, hope was looking dim.

Then, a miracle came her way. A female donor right around her age emerged, and she turned out to be a perfect match for both organs Diana needed – though a miracle for one can be an indescribable tragedy to another.

• Heather Donnelly passed away in a car accident just days before her wedding. A registered organ donor, she was able to save eight lives after her passing.

Diana was one of those eight people saved, and about a year later, she reached out to Heather’s father Daniel in hopes of extending her condolences and telling him just how grateful she was.

👋 Nice To Meet You… Not only did Diana learn more about Heather on that call, but she made a friend in Daniel for life.

• Heartbroken to hear that she had passed so close to her wedding day, Diana suddenly got an idea: she would ask Daniel to be a part of her wedding.

👰 Here Comes The Bride… When the day finally came, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. Daniel had the honor of walking Diana halfway down the aisle, after which he handed her off to her actual father to finish the trip.

• Diana honored Heather’s memory throughout the day in other ways as well, including a small table with pictures of Heather on display at the reception.
• “Every day, I live my life to try to honor this amazing person who saved my life,” the new wife shared,

And what did Daniel think about the invitation? He was absolutely honored.

• “I had a great time at the wedding,” he said. “You guys are as loving as my daughter was — she’d be very proud of you two... I know she’s looking down right now, she’s very happy... I was very honored.”

☁️ When was the last time you slowed down, laid in the grass, and made shapes out of the clouds? Artist and photographer Lân Nguyen has developed his career around just that, creating stunning silhouette photos using the sky as his canvas.

💼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Georgia F. from Elgin, Scotland, has some pawsitive news on the job front.

“I recently found myself unemployed and wasn’t able to find a job that I thought I would enjoy,” she shared, “So I started up my own dog walking business, and I love it! It’s great for my mind, body and doesn’t even feel like a job. :)”

Scott and Darien M. from Austin, TX, have some new digs.

“My wife Darien and I are finally able to move into our new build home this Thursday after a year-and-a-half of delays due to supply chain and inspection stuff. We plan to be living here a while, so we’re super psyched. 🍾🎉🏡”