12/02/2025
Day 29 - Staying Anchored in Chaos
Today did not go anything like I thought it would.
I started the morning at one car dealer, got one story, and then by the time I made it to the specialist I learned that everything I’d been told was wrong. My knee started hurting worse than it has so far — bad enough that I ended up in urgent care — and I’m on crutches now. And all of this is happening the day before I’m supposed to move into my house… with snow coming tomorrow.
So what does it mean to stay anchored in the middle of chaos?
For me, it meant stopping several times today just to breathe. I realized I was getting tense, holding my breath, and I needed to come back to center. Just one slow breath at a time.
It also meant giving thanks — again and again. I know I harp on this, but gratitude really does shift things. Even when circumstances don’t change immediately, I do.
And I had to remind myself to nourish my body. It was late in the day before I realized I hadn’t eaten anything. We forget the basics when life starts coming too fast.
So here’s what I want to offer you today:
Pause and breathe.
Give thanks in the middle of the swirl.
Feed yourself — literally.
And when it’s time to stop, stop.
When I leave Lowe’s, I’m going home to rest. Everything else can wait until morning. And that’s okay. Because I need to love myself well, especially on days like this.
If your life feels chaotic right now, you’re not alone. This season is hard for so many. Remember to pause. Remember to eat. Remember to rest. Remember to care for yourself with tenderness.
I’ll see you tomorrow.