Rooted in the Rush

A gentle protection for a busy season

Happy Monday!

We’ve arrived for another day.

I hope you’re doing well.

Maybe you’re fully emerged from your winter cocoon, soaking up the sunlight and riding the momentum of spring.
Or maybe — like me — you’re feeling a little extra pushed by that energy, and not always in a way that aligns with what you truly need.

Don’t get me wrong — I love spring.
Watching nature once again paint my surroundings with its beauty brings me a joy I can’t quite describe.
But while I embrace the aliveness of the season, I still feel pulled inward. Called to stillness.

The important thing to remember is that just because it’s no longer time to hibernate — just because the world around us is picking up speed — that doesn’t mean we have to abandon our own inner rhythm.

We can give ourselves permission to stay true to our pace.

Because the truth is, sometimes that external speed isn’t just the natural flow of spring — it’s the wind, too.
Bursts of wild energy that can catch us off guard if we’re not prepared.

But we don’t have to be intimidated by the wind.
It’s simply another reminder to stay rooted and grounded in this season of change.

And the good news? Staying rooted doesn’t always require something heavy.
Sometimes, it’s the smallest things — simple practices, quiet pauses, subtle boundaries — that help us stay connected to ourselves.

It’s like a light scarf on a breezy day.
Not armor. Not resistance.
Just something soft and intentional we can wrap around ourselves to move more comfortably — without feeling swept.

This week, I invite you to find your version of that scarf — a gentle protection.
A practice light enough to carry with you, yet strong enough to keep you grounded in the rush.

It doesn’t have to be big. In fact, the quieter it is, the better.

Maybe it’s a breath before you say yes.
A five-minute reset before a meeting.
A quiet mantra that reminds you: I can be present without being pulled.

Think of it as your soft boundary — one that keeps you open, without leaving you exposed.

Let it be an act of care — for the you who still needs rooting, so your branches can stretch high and your flowers can bloom.

And if you’re still discovering what that is for you, last week’s morning meditation might help.
It’s a short, grounding practice to help you rise with intention — calmly, gently, and in rhythm with yourself.
You can listen to it here on Youtube. May it remind you that stillness is always available, even in seasons of movement.

Wishing you a steady, soft, and grounded week, my friend.

Bye for now.

❤️