Day 319 of 2025- Permission To Leave

 Hi Friends,

Last night, I went to an event that I honestly did not feel like attending.

I said yes because it was an acquaintance’s milestone birthday party, and it felt important to show up. But to be real, I had a rough week. I have been feeling overwhelmed with my new role and just completely drained.

I did meet a couple of new people, which was nice, but there were so many people there overall that I quickly started to feel like I wanted to escape. I did not actually run away, but I stayed through dinner and then reached my limit. I just could not take it anymore, so I left.

I am sure everyone there was kind and having a great time. My heart just was not in it. But I showed up. I tried. And sometimes that alone is enough.

What I learned about myself is that it is okay to honor my limits. It is okay to choose rest over pushing through just to please others. Showing up matters, but so does knowing when to step away.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 318 of 2025- A Cool Saturday Morning

 Hi Friends,

Today, I did something a little different on a really cool Saturday morning.

I woke up and decided that instead of hitting the gym like usual, I was going to go outside for a walk. Normally, I only walk outside when it is 60 degrees Fahrenheit (about 16°C) or warmer, especially during the summer. But this morning, it was around 44°F (about 7°C). A bit too cold for me, honestly. I hate cold weather. Still, I decided to give it a try.

And you know what? I felt amazing afterward.

Yes, it was cold. But breathing in that crisp air helped clear my mind in a way I did not expect. I was tired, but I also felt refreshed, one of those feelings that is hard to fully describe.

I want to encourage you to try doing something a little different this weekend, even if you do not feel like it at first. You might end up getting so much more out of the experience than you expected. It does not have to be an hour long walk in the cold. Just something small that breaks your routine.

So, what could that look like for you?

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 317 of 2025- An Exhale

 Hi Friends,

It’s finally Friday, and I can feel myself exhale a little deeper today. This whole week has been about action, learning, and adjusting especially starting my new role. I’ve been pushing, showing up, and doing my best to keep up with everything being thrown my way.

But Friday has a different kind of energy.

Today isn’t about sprinting to finish every task or trying to master everything at once. Today is about letting myself breathe. Slowing down just a bit. Allowing the tension of the week to loosen as the clock inches toward the weekend.

I’m realizing that rest isn’t the opposite of productivity it’s part of it. After a week of effort and growth, giving myself permission to pause is not only okay, it’s necessary.

So as this workday winds down, I’m choosing a little inaction. A moment to breathe. A moment to appreciate that I made it through the week  even the overwhelming parts.

Here’s to softer Fridays, gentler endings, and well earned weekends.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 316 of 2025- A Little Motivation

 Hi Friends,

As I started my new role this week, Marie von Ebner Eschenbach’s quote has been echoing in my head: “There is only one proof of ability- action.” With the year coming to an end and everything feeling a little overwhelming, those words feel more true than ever.

Stepping into something new means facing unfamiliar tasks, learning new systems, meeting new people, and being surrounded by things I don’t fully understand yet. It’s exciting, but it’s definitely a lot. There’s a part of me that wants to wait until I feel completely confident before jumping in, but that’s not how growth works.

Every question I ask, every challenge I take on, every moment I choose to try instead of holding back becomes proof of what I’m capable of. I’m realizing that ability isn’t shown by knowing everything on day one. It’s shown by showing up, taking action, and learning as I go.

As the year wraps up, this new beginning is reminding me that the only way to move forward is to start. Even when it feels big. Even when it feels new. And with each step I take in this role, I’m proving to myself that I can handle more than I think.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 315 of 2025- What Flow

 Hi Friends,

It’s only midweek, but it already feels like a full one. The new role is stretching me, new systems to learn, new routines to build, and so many spreadsheets and details to keep straight. I’m realizing that starting something new can be exciting and exhausting at the same time.

If I’m being honest, it’s still hard. I’m trying to absorb everything, but some moments feel like drinking from a firehose. It’s that awkward in-between where nothing feels natural yet, and every small task takes extra thought. But I know this stage doesn’t last forever. Every challenge, every question, every slightly uncomfortable moment is part of getting there.

So today, I’m reminding myself that it’s okay to not have it all figured out. Learning takes time and showing up, even when it’s hard, is progress.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 314 of 2025- Tuesday's Holiday

 Hi Friends,

It’s Tuesday, the day after I started my new role and it also happens to be a holiday. There’s something nice about having a built-in break right at the start of a new week and a new chapter. It’s giving me a moment to slow down, take it all in, and catch my breath before things pick back up again.

I’m grateful for the day off, but my mind can’t help wandering to tomorrow, the meetings, the names I’m still learning, and all the new things waiting for me. Change always feels big at first, but I’m reminding myself that growth doesn’t happen all at once. It happens one conversation, one small win, one brave step at a time.

So today, I’m letting myself rest, recharge, and just appreciate where I am in between what’s new and what’s next. Tomorrow will come soon enough.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 313 of 2025- The New Momentum

 Hi Friends,

It’s been a busy start to the new role, lots of meetings, new faces, and plenty to learn. Things are already starting to roll, and I definitely feel like I’m all over the place trying to keep up. But that’s okay. New beginnings are supposed to feel a little messy.

I’m doing my best to keep my nerves in check and remind myself that it’s all part of the process, the learning curve, the introductions, the small wins that start to build confidence. It’s a lot, but it’s also exciting.

Here’s to showing up, figuring it out as we go, and giving ourselves a little grace along the way.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita