Hi, I’m so happy you’re here for this month’s edition of The Journal. Finally, the days are longer, warmer and full of sunshine (hopefully soon), which I absolutely love. The last few weeks haven’t exactly been easy, but I’ve been trying to look for the good in everything, to practice more gratitude and create lots of small moments of joy in everyday life. Although it may not change the hard truth, I have still noticed the positive changes this has made, which is also why I can’t wait to share my learnings from the month with you.
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There are beautiful moments amidst hard times. Sometimes we just do not acknowledge them. Sometimes we get so soaked up by our negative thoughts and feelings, losing sight of everything else. We focus so much on all the negative, the heavy and the hard, that it appears to be everything that is. We come to believe that there is only darkness all around us, even though it is long not all that exists. For when we begin to shift our focus, when we take a step back, when we change perspective, we realize that among all the negatives, there are so many good things too. There is so much light, so much joy and endless love. Right here, in this moment. Around and within you.
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Flexibility is not just a behavioural trait, it is a state of being where we stand firmly in our power. It is the capacity to adapt to unexpected changes and approach unknown situations. When we are flexible, we are rooted in the confidence of our ability. We are more resilient and strong. When we cultivate flexibility, we are better at managing change and life becomes lighter. It’s about developing a mindset of openness, spontaneity and growth. Effortlessly transitioning to a new thought, new perspective or to doing something new. Being more flexible is a way of practicing acceptance, developing solutions and unlocking the potential of change.
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Effective communication fosters understanding and collaboration. Besides love, it is communication that serves as the foundation for strong, deep relationships. Communication creates a nourishing environment for us to feel seen, grow and evolve. It builds a space that encourages authenticity and vulnerability, as we feel comfortable expressing our thoughts, feelings, and needs without fear of judgment or rejection. Healthy communication cultivates empathy and compassion, promoting a deeper connection between us. And so practice open communication. Be clear about what you want to communicate. Communicate with kindness, respect, honesty and compassion. Talk openly to the people you care about. Speak with honesty. Listen with curiosity. Act with integrity.
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focus on nurturing relationships with more understanding, compassion and love. As we all have wounds that we are still healing, I look to be considerate and compassionate, especially in the interaction with others. I will move with love in all that I am and everything that I do.
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embrace and embody myself. All parts of who I am. From my values, to my strengths, flaws and imperfections. I will work on honoring my strengths, bettering my weaknesses and accepting my complexities. For living in alignment means living authentically and unapologetically being myself. Cultivating a sense of wholeness.
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When reflecting on the previous month, I did not really have one big highlight or special moment, but rather I found a lot of beauty and joy in the little moments of life. Throughout the month of May, I had some wonderful times in cafés with friends and family, I received kind words and messages that warmed my heart, I practiced yoga and felt strong in my body, spent some cozy evenings alone at home, watched the sun set and went on walks with Finley underneath pink skies and rainbows – once again, I was reminded of how big the little moments can be.