As my husband and I cleaned and prepped our desert home for my parents’ long-awaited visit, I set gentle reminders to pause and be present throughout the day. Each mindful moment—whether organizing yarn, sharing a laugh over old sailing songs, or picturing the family gathered around a homemade meal—helped me appreciate the beauty of right now, even as my thoughts wandered to the future. Living for the moment isn’t always easy, but today, it felt possible.