Dear Annie: In a world that often feels rushed and stressful, I have started to pay more attention to the little things that brighten my days. My neighbor waves from her porch every morning when I head out for a walk. My daughter bursts into laughter when we try (and sometimes fail) to follow a new recipe together. My husband and I share quiet moments over coffee before the day begins, when the house is still and the world hasn’t started pulling us in every direction. Even my dog, who greets me at the door with the same joyful tail wag whether I’ve been gone for five minutes or five hours, reminds me of the beauty of simple love.

These small moments mean more to me than the big, planned celebrations. They are the threads that make life feel warm and whole. Still, I sometimes wonder if I a

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