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It's raining today.
Again.
I don't mind it at all. I completed my early morning workout, sat with the kids for breakfast, gave into the weather and drove to school instead of walking, and granted myself a bit of time before readying for my day's work.
It is a lighter day today after 2 very full ones.
I'm sitting in soaking in the quiet. The sound of the rain on my window and the occasional splash of a car passing by.
My to-do list is long, but it can wait a bit longer.
My thoughts have turned inward. Toward self-care. The time and energy I'm putting into healing and strengthening my body. My energy level. My wants. A thought of care for my family comes in as I think. Is what I provide enough for each of them? What else can I do, be? I gentle that thought with the reminder that having it most likely means I am already doing these things, knowing that the journey is always moving. We are always growing, changing, and evolving into who we will become. I return to my thoughts.
I light a candle. It is a return to a daily ritual. For me, it is a reminder that I am here, that I am light and a wish to provide that reminder and support for the people around me. It helps me stay focused as I meet with clients walking through all types of change.
It is a simple ritual. Most are simple and often we overlook them. For me, they are the parts of the day that ground us back into ourselves. Especially important as the world changes quickly these days. It is as simple as routinely making your bed when you rise, methodically measuring the grounds for your coffee, and always saying I love you before a goodbye. Infusing intention with the routine elevates it from the mundane to magical.
And with the candle lit I breathe into it, cupping the container to feel its warmth and I am ready. Focused. To serve you and myself as we grow together.