I think one of the greatest gifts we can offer ourselves, are the gift of life extensions. Extensions in the sense that we create more time for something good. Like that vacation? Extend it a few days with a new trip. That Wedding? Extend your family time with a day extra of something special. Extensions are always critical and conscious realizations that we need to make more time for the good in the world and despite the fact that we complain "time is out of our control," well-all great extensions are proof that time is very much within our control-if we wish it to be. 

The beauty of a wedding is always astounding. However, the aftermath is always a bit of a let down. Not in the sense that you do not remain happy-actually quite the opposite-I have been analyzing and reminiscing about every wedding moment since the actual event. However, sometimes, a huge celebration requires a bit of an extension. I was quite lucky because my uncle and his family decided to stay one extra day. They watched my brother enter into the blessed house of his new extended family, and we were able to talk and talk about memories we just created. 

Extensions are beautiful representations of whimsy. They are delicate but can be heavy. Light but also serious. Insightful but also relaxing. And so extensions continue to be welcomed at every stage of life I enter into. Because a little extension allows for the heart to soar higher and the thoughts to become clearer and it softly allows your heart to land on a cushioned surface when all the festivities have come and gone-a reminder that we control the good moments, and we can extend as long as we wish.