weekly: rituals
When we reach the end of the year, most people think of resolutions and reflection.
Which isn’t a bad thing.
There are lovely reflection rituals like releasing what isn’t yours and finding your word of the year.
But what if we’re tired?
Overwhelmed?
Looking for simple?
This is where a morning routine comes in.
Maybe you’re tired of hearing it.
That’s ok, too.
But rather than thinking of it as a routine, consider it a ritual.
One that soothes and fuels.
Even if this is your only commitment for the new year, you’ll feel a change.
With morning rituals, we make daily renewal a habit.
We wake up and recommit to our authentic selves.
We put ourselves first before the demands of the world.
We build confidence in doing so.
This one act creates so much.
The beautiful thing is we don’t need hours.
Even if we only have ten minutes to spare, that’s enough to put the effects in motion.
No need to overcomplicate.
Good Thinking
I love feeling good and connecting with the quiet yearnings of the soul.
Good Action
Rest.
Take a nap, even if that mans letting the laundry sit unfolded.
We consume too much and need to allow ourselves to do a little less.
Good Question
Move up the ladder to higher vibrations by writing at the top of a blank page and see what flows from your pen (no judgment or editing!):
What kind of rituals would make me feel good?
Good Book
Energy Type: Masculine
In So Good They Can’t Ignore You, Cal Newport debunks the myth that "following your passion" is good advice. He claims that "a focus on passion over skill can be dangerous, leading to anxiety and chronic job hopping."
He believes that passion comes after working hard to become excellent at something valuable.
This book is for:
"anyone fretting about what to do with their life, or frustrated by their current job situation and eager to find a fresh new way to take control of their livelihood. [Cal] provides an evidence-based blueprint for creating work you love, and will change the way you think about careers, happiness, and the crafting of a remarkable life."
Sparks of Joy
Snail mail: A friend's handwritten note reignited my love for snail mail. I opened my card organizer, picked out stationery, wrote back to her, and felt so happy!
Medium: It’s the best when you find a small hole in the internet that speaks to you. Mine is a humor publication on Medium called Jane Austen’s Wastebasket.
Trusting yourself: Last week, I trusted what my gut felt during an important decision and stuck to it. It felt great inching ever closer to my authentic self.
Resting: There's nothing like ending work early, getting in comfy clothes, and sipping warm tea on the couch. This mama is ready for her resting era!
Extra Goodies
Good Read: Thoughts on being offline by Jamie Varon.
Good Quote: Clarissa Pinkola Estes reminds us of the importance of staying connected to ourselves:
“for women of modern culture, soul loss is a danger every single day…the central psychic fact remains that our connection to meaning, passion, soulfulness, and the deep nature is something we have to keep watch over.”
Good Guesting: 35 Festive Appetizers to Bring to a Holiday Party.
Good Read & Listen: On The Good Space blog, we share a ritual you can do to release what you don't want in 2023 and embrace what you do. Read or listen here.
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