How Do I Find My Way Back to Lightness?

You Remember Feeling Lighter Than This There's a particular kind of ache that comes from remembering a version of yourself that felt lighter. Maybe it was a summer years ago. Maybe it was before a specific loss, or before responsibilities piled up, or before you started carrying whatever it is you're carrying now. You can almost feel what it was like — that ease, that playfulness, that sense that life didn't require so much bracing. And now, most days feel heavier. More serious. More...