January — A Monthly Witness to Myself
This is a monthly witness, not a summary. At the end of each month, I pause to notice — not to evaluate or explain — what was lived, what was tended, and what is still unfolding. What I Tried I tried moving at the pace my body set, not the pace my fear suggested. I practiced noticing early signs of stress and responding sooner instead of pushing through. I experimented with smaller days: fewer expectations, clearer edges, more rest. What I’m Keeping / What I’m Releasing Keeping: Slow mornings and checking in with my body before committing my energy. Releasing: The belief that rest needs to be justified or earned. A Physical Project I tended one small area of my home that had grown heavy with neglect and winter pause. I cleared it slowly, touching each object with intention. The result wasn’t perfection, but space — a place ready to be lived in again. A Monthly Ritual I marked the Full Wolf Moon with quiet presence rather than performance. I spent time noticing ...