I am blogging everyday (or nearly everyday) on The Daily Stoic.

We recently watched the new Pixar movie Soul the other night. It was a good movie with a great message. This stoic applies. As part of the character development one of the characters discovers the beauty of life. In small moments all around us. Even in New York City where the movie was based. This has been a teaching I’ve tried to apply with my kids. I’ve always felt like I’m not doing enough. Not spending enough time with them. I learned last year that I shouldn’t look for those joyous moments. Instead I appreciate the small mounts we have together. That brief moment of a smile. Or that hug. Or the laughter that fills the air when they’re in a joyous state. Those are the moments that make the relationship. I’m not perfect. I’ve scared my kids at some level. I hope though that the good moments out weigh the imperfect moments.