Americans are so loud!! Yes, I listened in to their conversation. And I'm going to tell you what I heard.

Hey,

I am taking a train to Paris.

2.5 hour ride.

Next to me is an excited group of friends taking a weekend trip.

Are they loud?

Or am I eavesdropping?

Doesn't matter.

What does matter is a playful question one of them throws out there:

What is one thing you want to bring to Paris?
And what is one thing you want to leave in Paris?

A sly friend said "my passport."

I would say the same haha.

But passport aside, these got me thinking.

Note: I will remove my sense of humor for this.

Because I would bring an empty stomach to Paris and leave Paris with bread and pastries.

What I Want to Bring to Paris

• Confidence to present at two events.

• Boldness to speak my truth.

• Playful attitude to meet new people.

What I Want to Leave in Paris

• Kindess to others before my own.

• Doubt to embrace the universe's signs.

• Habit of stretching myself too thin.

I know you aren't here with me.

But ask yourself these questions wherever you are.

Write them down.

And see what small actions you can take to get you there.

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Likely eating bread right now,

Mary F