akatheweatherdsoul on Nostr: 5 Weeks/5 Senses Here we are—December 1, 2024. What a year it has been. The year ...
5 Weeks/5 Senses
Here we are—December 1, 2024. What a year it has been.
The year began with hope and optimism, a sense of "This is my year!" ringing in my mind.
But how did it go? What did you accomplish? What challenges did you overcome? And, perhaps more importantly, where did you stumble?
Every year has its share of highs and lows, and each seems to pass by more quickly than the one before. Some of us endure the relentless "passage" of time, while others eagerly anticipate the return of a "greatness" they’ve been waiting for. But the truth remains: time never stands still.
Whether you’re looking forward to becoming more successful, active, healthy, and prosperous, or if you find yourself sinking into doubt, fearing that better days won’t come, remember this—time marches on.
This past week for me was full of family, activity, goal-setting, and moments of relaxation. The month ahead promises to hold much of the same.
Yet, December often brings stark contrasts. For some, it’s a season of joy and connection; for others, it’s a time of struggle and hardship. It wouldn’t be fair for me to simply rally everyone with a generic "Let’s finish strong!" when many have already given all they had to give.
So today, on this first day of December, I leave you with this simple message:
Just Breathe.
If you can do nothing else, just breathe.
Take a deep breath and truly notice what’s around you. What smells good? What smells unpleasant? Allow yourself to explore this sense fully. Move to a different space if you need to and, again, just breathe.
Remember the places that smell good—places that fill you with peace or energy. Make a point to return to them when you need a positive boost. And don’t shy away from the places that smell less inviting. Instead, see them as an opportunity. What’s wrong? What can be fixed or resolved to make those spaces more welcoming?
So, this week, I invite you to join me in this task: Just Breathe. Let this simple act be your anchor as we navigate the final stretch of the year.
Here we are—December 1, 2024. What a year it has been.
The year began with hope and optimism, a sense of "This is my year!" ringing in my mind.
But how did it go? What did you accomplish? What challenges did you overcome? And, perhaps more importantly, where did you stumble?
Every year has its share of highs and lows, and each seems to pass by more quickly than the one before. Some of us endure the relentless "passage" of time, while others eagerly anticipate the return of a "greatness" they’ve been waiting for. But the truth remains: time never stands still.
Whether you’re looking forward to becoming more successful, active, healthy, and prosperous, or if you find yourself sinking into doubt, fearing that better days won’t come, remember this—time marches on.
This past week for me was full of family, activity, goal-setting, and moments of relaxation. The month ahead promises to hold much of the same.
Yet, December often brings stark contrasts. For some, it’s a season of joy and connection; for others, it’s a time of struggle and hardship. It wouldn’t be fair for me to simply rally everyone with a generic "Let’s finish strong!" when many have already given all they had to give.
So today, on this first day of December, I leave you with this simple message:
Just Breathe.
If you can do nothing else, just breathe.
Take a deep breath and truly notice what’s around you. What smells good? What smells unpleasant? Allow yourself to explore this sense fully. Move to a different space if you need to and, again, just breathe.
Remember the places that smell good—places that fill you with peace or energy. Make a point to return to them when you need a positive boost. And don’t shy away from the places that smell less inviting. Instead, see them as an opportunity. What’s wrong? What can be fixed or resolved to make those spaces more welcoming?
So, this week, I invite you to join me in this task: Just Breathe. Let this simple act be your anchor as we navigate the final stretch of the year.