When we think about improving our lives, the first things that come to mind are often the usual suspects: lose weight, save money, clean out the garage. Sure, those resolutions sound great. And yes, being healthier, having savings, or an organized space can make life easier. But will they truly fill your soul?

Do you remember your first date? I sure do. For me and my husband, Brian, our first date was a blind date arranged by a friend. I rushed from work, dressed up in a little black dress, walked into the restaurant at 7:05 (it’s okay…I was fashionably late) and… no Brian. I waited. I called my mom (yes, I did). Then he arrived, like someone running through the door determined to win me over. He apologized, he pulled himself together, and the evening turned into laughter, dancing,