It’s already (nearly) the tip of February.
I do not know the way that occurred.
So I requested myself: Okay… how does that really work?
I spent extra high quality time with family and friends. And once I say high quality, I imply phone, full time. Lengthy dialog. Random espresso on weekdays. Sit on the desk for some time. Simply be. After we misplaced a member of the family earlier this 12 months, one thing modified. Grief rearranges what feels essential. And currently what feels essential is easy: presence. I do not need to miss moments as a result of I used to be scrolling.
I am on my cellphone much less. I did not delete every little thing and disappear. It simply makes me extra conscious. Extra select to place it down. Want eye contact than notifications. And it has made a distinction. My thoughts feels calmer.
That second purpose, spending much less time at dwelling… is midway there. I stated sure to extra spontaneous issues. A final minute plan. A fast spherical of espresso. A stroll. And each time I try this, I really feel happier. However on the similar time… I have been working actually onerous at dwelling. My job is versatile, which I’m grateful for. However flexibility can blur boundaries. Days flip into nights. “Yet one more factor” turns into hours. And immediately I understand that I have never left the home all day. In order that’s one thing I need to enhance in March. Being intentional about the place I work, how lengthy I keep indoors, and the way usually I let contemporary air interrupt my routine.
The subsequent factor I wished was to maneuver my physique extra. So I began small. Pilates as soon as per week. Extra walks. Nothing excessive. Simply consistency. And it is superb how one thing so easy can change your temper.
And guess what? March is simply across the nook and I am wanting ahead to it.
Excited for the daylight reaching into the night.
For open home windows. For all colourful flowers.
For walks that do not really feel rushed because of the chilly.
For the type of vitality that solely spring brings.
And I deliver the identical easy issues:
Name a buddy.
Taking the stroll.
Closing the laptop computer.
Put down the cellphone.
Stretch.
Present up.
Selecting presence repeatedly. 🤍
How was your February anyway? And what do you hope March will deliver? 🤍