I too am working to re-engage in a morning practice that is more intentional. A morning walk, now that it’s fall-ish and cool. Creating intentions for my day, with the understanding that this is NOT the same as a giant to do list. Leveraging some of my favorite apps for bite sized inspiration and meditation/breathwork practices AND nourishing myself with healthy food. Like you, I’m engaging in a lot of distractions and auto-pilot activities and am getting curious about the impacts of my choices. Thanks for this Scott.
I always read your emails and always take something from them, but this resonated extra deeply today. I agree with all of it, and have also been finding it difficult to nourish myself with ‘healthy’ habits for a while, whatever those are for me. It’s a nice reminder that we can start again and how important one small decision and step are. As I’ve been living in near
constant anxiety the past few years and heavy self-criticism most of my life, it’s just super reassuring to hear another human whom I respect and love so much open up about how they make not healthy decisions sometimes too. And how that’s perfectly normal and okay. The stories we tell ourselves about how so many other people live “better” than us get quieter when we’re real with each other. Miss being around your energy and sending you love, Scott! Thank you.
Thanks for sharing, Sophie. We really are all the same, much more deeply than we tend to realize. And yes to starting again, whenever necessary. So much love to you! 💜💜💜
Since I have been off work (6 months now!), I have stuck to my morning practices, they are just elongated now. I still drink my half-caf cup of coffee in bed while reading, I just read for longer! I sometimes make a second cup (all decaf) and keep reading! I might chose to do a longer yoga session (20mins is my norm, but sometimes I do 40 or 50mins). I almost always do a longer breathwork session before getting breakfast and grabbing a shower. Sometimes, that shower might not be until noon, despite getting up at 5:00 a.m.! Every second day, I do a little journaling before my coffee. These practices are keeping me in shape emotionally, spiritually, physically, and mentally, and I am so grateful to have them.
AND, I can skip any one of them and still be enough. I can skip the whole routine and still be enough.
But I don't because I love them so much! And loving them and enjoying them makes me a happier person - and that benefits everyone. ❤
Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful pic and post, Scott! 💙
I too am working to re-engage in a morning practice that is more intentional. A morning walk, now that it’s fall-ish and cool. Creating intentions for my day, with the understanding that this is NOT the same as a giant to do list. Leveraging some of my favorite apps for bite sized inspiration and meditation/breathwork practices AND nourishing myself with healthy food. Like you, I’m engaging in a lot of distractions and auto-pilot activities and am getting curious about the impacts of my choices. Thanks for this Scott.
NOT a giant to do list is such an important reflection! I'm with you there. Sending you love and support, Whitney, as you re-engage. 💜🙏💜
I always read your emails and always take something from them, but this resonated extra deeply today. I agree with all of it, and have also been finding it difficult to nourish myself with ‘healthy’ habits for a while, whatever those are for me. It’s a nice reminder that we can start again and how important one small decision and step are. As I’ve been living in near
constant anxiety the past few years and heavy self-criticism most of my life, it’s just super reassuring to hear another human whom I respect and love so much open up about how they make not healthy decisions sometimes too. And how that’s perfectly normal and okay. The stories we tell ourselves about how so many other people live “better” than us get quieter when we’re real with each other. Miss being around your energy and sending you love, Scott! Thank you.
Thanks for sharing, Sophie. We really are all the same, much more deeply than we tend to realize. And yes to starting again, whenever necessary. So much love to you! 💜💜💜
You're lookin' very happy, clutching that 🍦 cone!
Since I have been off work (6 months now!), I have stuck to my morning practices, they are just elongated now. I still drink my half-caf cup of coffee in bed while reading, I just read for longer! I sometimes make a second cup (all decaf) and keep reading! I might chose to do a longer yoga session (20mins is my norm, but sometimes I do 40 or 50mins). I almost always do a longer breathwork session before getting breakfast and grabbing a shower. Sometimes, that shower might not be until noon, despite getting up at 5:00 a.m.! Every second day, I do a little journaling before my coffee. These practices are keeping me in shape emotionally, spiritually, physically, and mentally, and I am so grateful to have them.
AND, I can skip any one of them and still be enough. I can skip the whole routine and still be enough.
But I don't because I love them so much! And loving them and enjoying them makes me a happier person - and that benefits everyone. ❤
Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful pic and post, Scott! 💙
BIG LOVE xxoo
Elongated morning practices are the best! Keep on keeping on, Chrisann. I LOVE YOU. 💜❤️💙