The Art of 'Having Your Shit Together'

Lessons from the produce aisle

What does having your shit together look like? I saw it once in the produce section of our grocery store. I’m not kidding, and I find it interesting that I’ve never forgotten it.

Perhaps it’s like a human-secret-sauce that can’t be bought, it must be earned. It might be an essence that we wear as a subtle energy. Anyway, this couple exuded it to such an extent that I stealthily followed them around the store, sneaking peeks from behind my grocery list. I wanted to know them. I wanted to be them.

It wasn’t about what they were wearing, although they looked great. It wasn’t about their health, although I could tell they lived a vibrant lifestyle, and it wasn’t about what they said or did because I didn’t interact with them.

It was how they carried themselves (and just in case you’re picturing some hot, young, glam couple - these two were in their seventies).

I’d say she’s got her shit together. I love the way she carries herself around the grocery store! Photo by Stan Georgiev on Unsp…