I have been on a social media sabbatical. The plan is to take the first half of the year to free my mind and reconnect with myself.🧘🏾‍♀️ So much is happening in the world, and it feels like we are rushing through our 24-hour days at lightning speed, even though time is passing at the same pace as always. Before the “sabbatical”, I was cramming too much into my days, which caused me to lose touch with myself. I would wake up tired, frustrated, and so overwhelmed that I didn’t want to do anything.🤦🏾‍♀️

One day, I accidentally took a nap. You know how it goes: I sat on the couch for a few minutes to rest my eyes, and an hour later, I woke up. Somehow, I pulled a blanket over myself, though I don’t remember doing it. I thought, “I had no idea I was that tired.” But my body knew. Since I wasn’t voluntarily lying down to rest, my autopilot kicked in like a recalled Tesla, and I shut down. As a result, I was sick for three weeks. My body forced me to lie down and be still for that entire time.🛌🏾

I focused entirely on reading, writing, drinking water, and sleeping. I fully committed to caring for my mind, body, and spirit. As I began to feel better, I reflected on how overwhelming my days had been before I got sick. I thought about the joy I experienced on my “free days” and decided to create more of those days to do whatever I wanted.😎

I noticed that on my “free days,” the world continued as usual. Sunrise and sunset occurred right on schedule. I realized that I don’t always have to be doing something to prove my worth. I learned I am already enough; life feels gentler when I embrace simply being.😊

Think about it. Consider how many cosmic events had to occur for you or me to be here. Our ancestors had to meet, and countless circumstances had to align for us to exist. The fact that we are here breathing is truly astonishing! What more can we do than celebrate this beautiful blessing?🤲🏾

I thought you might need a reminder of how awesome you are.

So take care of yourself. You’re all you’ve got.🦋💜

Hey Siri, play “Be” by Daley.