Day 198 of 2025- Leading Myself

 Hi Friends,

One thing I’ve noticed this time around: even on vacation, I’m the one steering the ship and that feels good. It’s not about having a rigid plan or squeezing the fun out of every moment. It’s about listening closely to what I need and trusting myself enough to follow through.

Some days like today, that means waking up early to watch the sky change colors, coffee in hand, wrapped in a blanket. Other days it means staying in bed until the sun is high and the only thing on my agenda is deciding where to eat next.

I’m learning, again and again, that leading myself well isn’t about control it’s about care. It’s asking myself what would feel good right now, and then actually giving myself permission to have it. It’s noticing when I’m tired, when I’m restless, when I’m hungry for adventure or hungry for stillness.

I set the tone for how I want to feel here. I get to say yes to the long walks that clear my head. I get to say no to plans that feel too rushed. I get to carve out pockets of quiet when I want them and lean into laughter and conversation when my heart says more, please.

Leading myself means I don’t abandon my needs just because I’m away from home. If anything, I’m more tuned in. It feels like a soft kind of power one that reminds me I can be my own best guide, wherever I am.

So that’s what I’m doing here: paying attention. Choosing on purpose. Letting each little decision add up to a day that feels true to me. This is the version of me I want to bring home the one who remembers she’s always in charge of her own joy.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita