Amy Krouse Rosenthal lived to find meaning in the everyday. After leaving a career in advertising, the Chicago author devoted herself to writing essays, children’s books, and even making whimsical short films. This quote, from her 2016 book “Textbook Amy Krouse Rosenthal,” perfectly captures a core theme in her work. For Rosenthal, the prime of life was a state of mind. The author didn’t live her life waiting for milestone moments; she made them for herself. Here, she reminds us not to take time for granted, and that the best times in our lives can be found right where we are, in the middle of our regular, ordinary days.