Day 144 of 2026- Get An Alarm Clock

 Hi Friends,

One of Hoda Kotb’s quotes from her 2026 commencement speech really stood out to me. In her “life lessons,” Lesson No. 5 was: “Don’t use your phone as an alarm clock. Don’t do it.”

She shared nine lessons, and all of them were meaningful, but this is the one I want to touch on today.

We are so used to using our phones as alarms. It feels normal because it is convenient. But her point was deeper than just the alarm itself. She said, “Let the world in when you are ready.” The world is always trying to break into your life through notifications, messages, emails, news, and noise.

And when the first thing we reach for in the morning is our phone, we are letting the world in before we have even had a moment with ourselves.

Maybe the lesson is about giving yourself space before the day starts asking things from you. Before the world gets your attention, maybe you deserve a few quiet minutes to check in with yourself first. The phone can wait.

So go buy an alarm clock. 

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 143 of 2026- Grateful For Friday

 Hi Friends,

I am grateful it is Friday, and I am happy with the way the week went, not because everything was perfect and certainly not because every task was easy. But because I showed up, stayed consistent, and kept moving forward.

Some weeks remind us that progress looks like handling what is in front of you. Sometimes it looks like making one better decision. Sometimes it looks like choosing patience instead of pressure.

Friday is a good time to pause and notice that.

Before rushing into the weekend, it helps to ask:

What went well this week?
What did I learn?
Where did I show up better than before?
What am I grateful for?

This week may not have been perfect, but it still had value. Grateful for the lessons, the progress, and the chance to reset.

Happy Friday.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 142 of 2026- A Quote From A Commencement Speech

 Hi Friends,

It’s that time of year again, commencement season. A season filled with speeches, advice, reflection, and reminders for graduates stepping into what comes next.

Today, I came across a quote from Henry Winkler’s commencement speech at Emerson College that stayed with me:

“I live by two words: tenacity and gratitude. Tenacity will get you where you want to go, and gratitude will make you enjoy the journey, no matter how bumpy.”

That is such a simple but powerful combination. Tenacity is what keeps us moving when things are hard. It is the discipline to keep showing up, the courage to try again, and the belief that progress is still possible even when the path is not clear.

But gratitude matters just as much. Because if we are only focused on getting somewhere, we can miss the meaning in the journey. Gratitude helps us notice the lessons, the support, the growth, and even the small wins along the way.

Maybe the real goal is to become someone who can keep going with strength, while still appreciating where they are. Tenacity moves us forward while gratitude keeps us grounded and both are needed for the journey.

Wishing you peace and joy from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 141 of 2026- After The Rain

 Hi Friends,

Today brought major storms, the kind that make you pause and pay attention. The sky got darker, the rain came down hard, and for a while, everything felt intense and unsettled. Storms have a way of reminding us that we are not always in control of what moves through our day.

But after it passed, there was something really nice about the shift, the air felt cooler and refreshed.

It made me think about how sometimes life works the same way. We go through moments that feel heavy, loud, or uncomfortable. We may not enjoy them while they are happening. But on the other side, there can be a sense of relief and usually what follows it is exactly what we needed.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 140 of 2026- Don't Get Worked Up

 Hi Friends,

Today, I want to remind you to take things lightly.

Sometimes we get so wound up over everything happening around us. We stress, overthink, and let small things take up too much space in our minds.

But to make the most of the day, try to take things lightly.

Get worked up over the things you truly care about and the things that actually matter. But for everything else, take a deep breath and tell yourself, “I am not going to get worked up over this.”

Because honestly, there is no point in letting every little thing drain your energy. Not everything deserves your stress. Not everything deserves your reaction.

So today, pause, breathe, and choose peace where you can.

Have a great day!

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 139 of 2026- An Enjoyable Monday

 Hi Friends,

Mondays can be enjoyable if you don’t dread your job. And even if you do, remember this: nothing in life is forever.

You may dread it right now. You may feel tired, stuck, or unmotivated. But this season will not last forever. Every Monday is not just another day to get through. It is also another chance to shift your mindset, make one small change, and move yourself closer to where you want to be.

So instead of letting Monday control your mood, try choosing how you want to show up.

Enjoy your coffee, take a deep breath and do one thing well. Find one small reason to smile.

You may not be exactly where you want to be yet, but you are still moving.

Make the most of your Monday.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 138 of 2026- A Sunday Quote

 Hi Friends,

"Nothing succeeds like success. Get a little success, and then just get a little more. "~ Maya Angelou

Success does not always have to start big. Sometimes it begins with one small step, one good choice, or one moment where you prove to yourself that you can keep going.

That little success matters because it builds confidence. It gives you evidence that progress is possible. Once you experience even a small win, it becomes easier to take the next step.

For example, maybe you said you would go to the gym three times a week. And for the last two weeks, you actually did it.

That may not seem like a huge success, but it is. It is proof that you can follow through. It is proof that you can keep a promise to yourself.

Success usually grows through momentum. You do something small, you learn from it, and then you do a little more.

The first step may not change everything, but it can change how you see yourself.

And once you start seeing yourself as someone who can make progress, success becomes less about luck and more about consistency. So today, focus on one small win.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita