​Some mornings, it feels like you wake up already carrying the weight of all that’s happening in the world. Your mind can race with worries or old stories before your feet even touch the floor.

And if you’re like me, you know how overwhelming that can be. But what helps me stop hiding under the covers is knowing I'm about to use the comforting rituals I lean on, that help me to feel safe again, and grounded.

Those small moments feel so soothing—as if I'm still wrapped up in that comfy, warm blanket.

As lightworkers, our self-tending doesn’t just help us feel more grounded. As those moments fill us up, that grounded warmth gets shared, along with our light, with a world that needs healing.

And when you choose comforting self-care, you’re not just showing up for yourself, you're showing up for all of us.

In times when the world's chaos seems overwhelming, these morning rituals can anchor you. I think of them as a way of choosing love over fear, again and again.

Pause for a breath, light a candle, sip your tea, or do whatever helps you feel supported and get centered again. 

We're all in this together. And love is more powerful than fear.