the power of slowing down

Dear Reader,

There is something powerful that happens when we stop rushing. Your morning coffee tastes richer when you are not drinking it between tasks. A walk around the block feels more alive when you are not watching the clock. Even the smallest moments, like a stretch, a breath, or a shared laugh, become more vibrant when you allow yourself to be fully present.

Mindfulness invites us to slow down enough to truly taste, feel, and experience our lives as they unfold. Pleasure is not something to earn once the work is done. It is already here, waiting quietly beneath the noise of hurry. This week, give yourself permission to pause, breathe, and savor what is right in front of you.

With warmth and love,
Liz

Inspire | “But this revolutionary act of treating ourselves tenderly can begin to undo the aversive messages of a lifetime.” Tara Brach

Read | Thanks to Rachael for sharing this insightful article that explores how a few gentle stretches for the upper back may do more than ease tension… they might also help bring down your blood pressure.

Try This | As the air grows cooler and drier in autumn, our skin often mirrors the season, becoming rough, flaky, or tight. Abhyanga, the practice of self-massage with warm oil, helps restore moisture and calm the nervous system. Try gently massaging warm sesame or almond oil into your skin about 15 minutes before a shower to nourish dryness and ground scattered energy.

What task can you approach more mindfully today?