breathe in

love, calm, light

breathe out

anxiety, pain, anger

 

live life mindful

not as a puppet

seek a life, not a job

 

sit in an inflatable turtle at the Claw on a hot day

close your eyes, walk the labyrinth, imagine another world

allow Stanford to let you smile everyday

fall asleep on the Oval

find your camp Stanford

 

happiness and health over everything

use up your late days, put the paper to rest

cry on a shoulder

use laughter as your medicine

 

love yourself

compassionate, confident, vivacious

love your life

meaningful, driven, passionate

 

a yummy cup of chai tea

a sweaty, inverted body during yoga

a candle lit in a peaceful room

a long hike, an effortless swim

a good laugh, a long sleep

 

every sunset,

every kind word,

every smile

every thank you

 

how will you find purpose, make an impact, live with intent?

 

fail a bit,

meander a lot,

keep dancing, keep living

find what you didn’t know you were looking for

 

activate your mind,

harness your creativity

trigger your happiness

 

your life is yours

your future is open

go forth and seek it

with an open heart, an open mind, without regret  

 

Contact Ashley Westhem at awesthem ‘at’ stanford.edu.