Today feels like a good day to pause, even just for a moment, and take a deep breath. How often do we rush through life, checking off tasks, chasing the next goal, only to realize we’re barely present for the moments happening right now? I’ve been thinking about how easy it is to get wrapped up in the busyness of "more"—doing more, achieving more, being more.
Sometimes, without even noticing, we push ourselves to the brink. I know I do. Even when I’m running on empty, I catch myself striving to keep up. This weekend, I spent most of my time packing boxes, trying to get everything out because people were waiting and emails keep coming in asking about their shipments. And while I’m grateful for every order and every moment, I also realized I hadn’t stopped to just be. Somewhere between the hustle and the endless to-do list, I forgot to check in with myself.
I think we all have those moments. We want to give our best to everything and everyone, but we have to remember that our best also means taking care of ourselves. It’s okay to slow down. It’s okay to not rush to the next "thing." Life isn’t a race, and no matter how much we accomplish, the finish line will look a whole lot better if we can say we savored the trip.
So, give yourself permission to pause today. Light a candle. Let the soft glow remind you to breathe a little deeper. Open that book you’ve been meaning to start. Or maybe just sit quietly, letting the world swirl around you while you stay still. You don’t have to be chasing something right this second.
Be kind to yourself. Give yourself grace. There’s so much beauty in moving slower, in taking it all in, in letting yourself just be. Someday you’ll look back on this season of life and realize how special it truly was. Don’t wait for "someday" to appreciate it.
💛Christiana
