Day 71 of 2026-Reflections on Irritations

 Hi Friends,

I came across this quote today:

"Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves."- Carl Jung

So true and it goes back to what I wrote yesterday. Easier said than done, but if we slow down, notice, and really pay attention, those moments can tell us a lot about ourselves.

Sometimes the things that frustrate us in others are actually mirrors showing us something within us, our expectations, our habits, or even parts of ourselves we haven’t fully understood yet.

The real question is: when irritation shows up, do we pause long enough to learn from it? 🤔

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 70 of 2026- Easier Said Than Done

 Hi Friends,

I believe that a lot of things are easier said than done. Take for instance when we say, “Don’t be so hard on yourself.” It’s really easy to give that advice to a friend or coworker, but how often can we actually apply it to ourselves when we need it most? And when someone says it to you, do you truly listen?

Sometimes we hold ourselves to standards we would never expect from anyone else. So today might be a good reminder to pause, take a breath, and offer yourself the same kindness you so easily give to others.

Have a great day!

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 69 of 2026- A Thought From Yesterday’s Post

 Hi Friends,

From my post yesterday, it got me more curious today.

I kept thinking about that quote:
“Genius is nothing more or less than childhood recovered at will.” — Charles Baudelaire.

It made me smile because kids are naturally curious. They ask why about everything. They try things without worrying if they’ll look silly. They imagine, explore, and experiment just because it’s fun.

Somewhere along the way, many of us trade that curiosity for caution. We start overthinking. We worry about getting it right instead of just trying.

But what if the goal isn’t to go back to being a kid…What if it’s to be the grown-up who still keeps that kid alive inside?

The adult who takes responsibility, makes decisions, and shows up but still holds onto wonder, curiosity, and a sense of play.

As we move through the first quarter of the year, it makes me wonder:

What part of your childhood curiosity might be worth reclaiming?

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 68 of 2026- A Quote

 Hi Friends,

I came across this quote today:

“Genius is nothing more or less than childhood recovered at will.” — Charles Baudelaire

At first, it sounds a little strange. What does childhood have to do with genius?

But the more I thought about it, the more it made sense. When we’re kids, we’re naturally curious. We ask endless questions, we imagine things that don’t exist yet, and we aren’t afraid to try something even if we fail. A child just explores.

As we grow older, many of us lose that mindset. We become more cautious, more self-conscious, and sometimes less willing to experiment.

Maybe what Baudelaire is suggesting is that true genius isn’t just intelligence. It’s the ability to return to that childlike curiosity and explore ideas freely. 

In a way, genius might simply be remembering how to see the world the way we did when everything felt new.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 67 of 2026- Sunday Reset

 Hi Friends,

Sundays have become my quiet reset for the week ahead.

I like to take a little time to reflect on the past week, what went well, what I learned, and what I want to do differently next time. It doesn’t have to be anything complicated. Sometimes it’s just sitting with a cup of coffee and writing a few thoughts down.

Then I think about the week ahead and set a few simple intentions. Not a long list, just a few things that truly matter.

It helps me start Monday with a clear mind instead of feeling rushed.

Do you have a Sunday routine that helps you reset for the week?

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 66 of 2026- Mid Morning Nap

 Hi Friends,

Have you ever tried taking a Saturday morning nap, like mid-morning? I am an early riser and get a lot done in the mornings, especially on weekends, but I have found that taking a quick nap in between my errands or after they are done refreshes me for the rest of the day and helps me function better.

Now, if you naturally wake up later in the day, try taking a nap in the mid-afternoon and see if that makes you feel refreshed. I don’t need a long nap, so a quick 20–30 minutes does it.

Try it and let me know how it goes.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 65 of 2026- End Of Week

 Hi Friends,

Well, thank goodness the week is over. 🙌

One thing I’m intentionally doing today is not prioritizing work. Emails are staying exactly where they are, and I’m simply tying up a few loose ends that need to be finished.

The rest? It can wait until Monday.

That’s what prioritizing really looks like sometimes knowing what doesn’t need your attention right now. Protecting my Friday helps me avoid ending the week feeling overwhelmed and allows me to step into the weekend with a clearer mind.

Not everything is urgent. Sometimes the best decision is giving yourself permission to pause.

And today, that’s exactly what I’m doing. 

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita