“To affect the quality of the day, that is the highest of arts.” ~Henry David Thoreau Sometimes we’re so focused on building up to a Christmas crescendo that we forget to celebrate the day we’re having … right now. And then we wonder why we feel such a huge letdown after the holidays are over. Life is so much more than a series of special events. In today’s quote, Thoreau suggests that we have the power to transform our ordinary days into something beautiful. We can start by appreciating what’s around us, and then look for opportunities to brighten the day for someone else. What would elevate an ordinary day…