Day 304 of 2025- Last Day Of October

 Hi Friends,

Here we are the last day of October. Can you believe it? Ten months of 2025 are officially done and dusted, checked off the calendar. We're standing at the threshold of the final two months of the year, and before we rush headlong into the holiday season and year-end chaos, I want us to pause. Just breathe. And reflect.

October has been quite a month, hasn't it? Whether it flew by in a blur or crawled along with its challenges, it deserves our attention. Each month is a chapter in our story, and this one, like all the others has shaped us in ways we might not even realize yet.

So let's take some time to really sit with these questions:

What went well for you this month? Maybe you finally finished that project you'd been putting off, or perhaps you had a meaningful conversation with someone you love. Maybe it was something small a perfect cup of coffee on a crisp morning, or a moment when you felt truly present. Celebrate those wins, no matter how tiny they seem.

What did you overcome? Think about the obstacles you faced. Did you push through a difficult work deadline? Navigate a tricky relationship situation? Face a fear, even just a little bit? Acknowledging what you've conquered reminds you of your own resilience.

What did you learn about yourself? October might have revealed something new a boundary you need to set, a passion you want to explore, or a pattern you're ready to break. Self-discovery doesn't always come with fanfare; sometimes it's a quiet realization that changes everything.

What was difficult for you? It's okay to name the hard stuff. Maybe you struggled with stress, loneliness, uncertainty, or exhaustion. Acknowledging difficulty isn't dwelling on the negative it's honoring your experience and giving yourself permission to feel what you felt.

How did you take time for yourself this month? Did you carve out moments of rest? Read a book, take a walk, say no to something that would have drained you? Or maybe you're realizing you didn't and that's valuable information too. Self-care isn't selfish; it's essential.

As you sit with these reflections, take a moment to be grateful not just for October, but for all ten months that have brought you to this point. You've navigated challenges, celebrated victories, learned lessons, and kept moving forward even when it was hard. You've grown in ways you might not even see yet, but trust me, it's there. You've come a long way, and you should be proud of yourself.

Now, let's shift our gaze forward. Two months remain two months to finish strong, to set intentions, to create the ending to 2025 that feels right for you. Not perfect, just purposeful.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 303 of 2025- Thankful Thursday

 Hi Friends,

Since you made it over the hump, Thursday can be about reflecting on things you're grateful for from the week so far. It's close enough to the weekend to have that "almost there" energy, but still gives you a chance to appreciate the good stuff before the week wraps up.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 302 of 2025- Its Hump Day

 Hi Friends,

It's Wednesday. The week's halfway point. The day we've collectively decided to celebrate the fact that we've simply made it through two other days and have two more to go before we can pretend we're not thinking about work for 48 hours.

There's something oddly motivating about Wednesday, though. It's the psychological turning point where the week shifts from "this is going to be a long week" to "I can see the finish line." Monday hits you like a freight train. Tuesday is just Monday's annoying little sibling. But Wednesday? Wednesday is when you finally find your rhythm. You're caffeinated enough to be functional but not yet running on spite and cold brew alone.

The truth is, Hump Day exists because we need these arbitrary milestones to break up the monotony of modern work life. We've gamified the calendar, turning Wednesday into a mini-celebration of survival. And honestly? That's fine. If acknowledging that we're halfway through helps us push through the rest of the week with slightly less existential dread, then let's hear it for Wednesday.

So here we are. Midweek. You've made it this far, which means you can make it two more days. The weekend is coming, your inbox will still be there tomorrow, and Wednesday is doing exactly what it's supposed to do reminding you that progress, even slow progress, still counts.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 301 of 2025- A Bit Excited

 Hi Friends,

Yesterday I was thinking about how there are only 65 days left in the year and today, that number feels completely different. Instead of pressure, I’m feeling excitement. Because 65 days doesn’t just mean the year is winding down… it also means the best parts are coming up.

The cozy months. The lights. The get-togethers. The food that tastes better because it’s shared. The quiet mornings that feel slower. The reflection that comes more naturally when everything outside starts to pause, too.

There’s something about this stretch of the year that shifts the mood. It’s not about sprinting to the finish line it’s about leaning into warmth, laughter, and celebration. About remembering that joy isn’t something we have to earn; it’s something we can let in, right now.

So yes, there are 65 days left but that also means 65 chances to make a memory, to reconnect, to rest, to have fun.

Because if the year’s going to fly by, we might as well fill the days with the people and moments that make it worth remembering.

What are you most looking forward to in these final 65 days the pause, the people, or the celebration?

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 300 of 2025- 65 Days

 Hi Friends,

Today marks day 300 of 365 which means there are just 65 days left in the year. Every time I say that number out loud, I feel a mix of awe and urgency. How did we get here so fast?

If I’m honest, I’m feeling a bit nervous. There’s still so much I want to do projects to complete, habits to strengthen, time I want to spend with people who matter. It’s easy to look at the calendar and feel like there’s not enough time. But then I remind myself: 65 days is still plenty of time to create meaning, to follow through, and to end the year feeling proud of how I showed up.

These last two months are a chance to be intentional, not just about finishing strong, but about finishing well. About moving with purpose instead of panic. About resting when needed, and being fully present for the moments that will soon become memories.

So here are a few questions I’m holding:

• What do I want the final 65 days to feel like?

• What would make me proud to say I did this year?

• What joy, connection, or rest do I want to make room for?

The clock is moving, yes but there’s still time to make it count.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 299 of 2025-Recharged

 Hi Friends,

Woke up today feeling tired and sluggish one of those mornings where I almost talked myself out of going to the gym. But an hour later, everything felt different. My body woke up, my mind cleared, and my whole energy shifted.

It’s wild how showing up, even when you don’t feel like it, can change the tone of your day. Sometimes momentum creates motivation not the other way around.

What’s one small thing that reliably shifts your energy when you’re running on empty?

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 298 of 2025- Feeling Recharged

 Hi Friends,

I spent time today with old friends and a few new ones and left feeling completely recharged. There’s something about being around people who see you, who make you laugh, who remind you that connection isn’t complicated. It’s just real.

It struck me how energizing good company can be. You don’t have to perform, prove, or polish anything. You can just be and somehow that’s enough.

Maybe that’s what we all need more of: spaces and people that lift us up without asking us to be anyone but ourselves.

Who in your life leaves you feeling lighter after you’ve spent time together?

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 297 of 2025- Work Of Art

 Hi Friends,

I keep thinking about the phrase “work of art” from Camus’s quote that I shared yesterday. As I transition into a new role, learning new responsibilities and meeting new people, I find myself wondering how can I view this as a work of art? I want my work to shine, to make an impact, and for this transition to unfold smoothly. But maybe that’s exactly what makes it art, the process, not the perfection.

Starting over, in any role or at any stage, is truly a creative act. It takes patience, courage, and a willingness to embrace the unknown. Every mistake, every small win, every moment of doubt, they’re all brushstrokes on the canvas of becoming.

So here’s to the art of starting again to learning, evolving, and finding beauty in the unfinished.

How can you see your own season of change as a work of art in progress?

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 296 of 2025- Thursday Transition Motivation

 Hi Friends,

Albert Camus once said, "It takes time to live. Like any work of art, life needs to be thought about." I love this reminder that living isn't something to rush through. We spend so much energy chasing goals, ticking boxes, and trying to "get somewhere," that we forget life itself is the art we're creating.

Yesterday, I shared about stepping into my new role, the nerves, the excitement, the swirl of emotions that come with any big transition. And today, Camus's words feel like the perfect companion to that vulnerability. Because here's what I know from experience: transitions are messy. They're uncertain. And they take time.

Life needs pauses, reflection, and intention. You can't rush and expect beauty. The same is true for career shifts, new responsibilities, and personal growth. I can't expect to have all the answers on day one and that's okay. As a CSO, I've learned that confidence isn't about knowing everything; it's about trusting the process and giving yourself permission to evolve.

So if you're in transition too starting something new, navigating uncertainty, or simply trying to figure out your next move, remember this: you're not behind. You're exactly where you need to be. Living well means slowing down enough to notice your own story unfolding, to think, feel, and truly be present, even when it's uncomfortable.

Take a moment today to breathe, to think, and to appreciate the masterpiece you're quietly building. Life isn't a sprint to the end, it's a work of art in progress. And sometimes, the most beautiful parts are the ones we didn't plan.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 295 of 2025- Navigating The Transition

 Hi Friends,

Yesterday, I wrote about how I’ve been feeling with the change in my job, and as the days get closer to my actual move, I can already sense more emotions surfacing. It’s completely natural to feel a mix of excitement, anxiety, and uncertainty before starting something new and I want to normalize that.

I know it will be okay. Once I settle into the role, I’ll find my rhythm, learn the ins and outs, and create systems that make my work flow more smoothly. One thing I’ve learned as a leader and CSO is that you can trust yourself to manage, adapt, and grow through change.

As I transition, I’m also allowing myself to dream about new possibilities and take some time to do what truly brings me joy.

Here’s to embracing change, trusting the process, and giving ourselves grace along the way.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 294 of 2025-Work Transition

 Hi Friends,

So today I accepted another job transfer with my company, since the project I’m on is ending next month. I’m grateful and tired at the same time. Grateful for the job, tired of starting again.

The next couple of weeks will be transition mode. I’ll need to transfer my current responsibilities to someone else and then learn my new role when I start in mid-November.

So many feelings are coming up for me sadness, tiredness, fear, gratitude. I know I’ll be okay, and it will all work out. Here are my steps when I’m feeling it all:

One – Deep breaths.
Two – Deeper breaths.
Three – Notice what comes up and don’t fight it.
Four – Journal your thoughts and feelings.
Five – Take it one step and one day at a time. Lay out your plan.
Six – It will all be okay.

What about you? What are you dealing with these days?

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 293 of 2025- Time Off Monday

 Hi Friends,

Oh Monday, it’s here — and I took the day off. 😊
I’ve built up quite a bit of vacation time, and instead of saving it for some “perfect” occasion, I decided to start using it. And honestly, it feels really good.

It’s amazing how easy it is to keep pushing through the weeks, thinking we’ll rest later after the project is done, after things calm down, after life gets a little easier. But that moment rarely comes on its own. You have to create it.

So today, I chose to slow down. No rushing, no meetings, no pressure, just a quiet day to breathe, reflect, and reset.

If you haven’t checked your vacation balance lately, do it. See how much time you’ve earned and actually use it. You deserve a pause. Take a day here and there, and remind yourself that rest isn’t a reward it’s part of a healthy rhythm.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 292 of 2025- Hello, Stranger

 Hi Friends,

Yesterday, I wrote about meeting new people, and I’m happy to share that I introduced myself to two new people today. It was nice getting to know a little about them.

While we didn’t exchange phone numbers or discover much in common just yet, it still felt like a meaningful step simply having that first conversation. As with most first interactions, you can’t truly get to know someone right away, so I’m hoping to see them again and continue building those connections.

Did you meet anyone new recently? How did it go?

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 291 of 2025- New People

 Hi Friends,

You know what’s great about this Saturday? I’m really looking forward to meeting some new people. I’ve been invited to an event, and while I already know a couple of attendees, I’m excited to connect with others as well.

As we move into the final weeks of the year, my goal is to meet more people and build new connections. Why, you might ask? Because I’ve made the decision to let go of a few old friends who simply haven’t been there for me.

So, as we head into the last couple of months of the year, think about letting go of people you’ve outgrown and make space for new relationships. Stay open. Keep meeting new people.

What are your thoughts on this?

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 290 of 2025- I Am Proud Of You

 Hi Friends,

You know what? I’m really proud of you.

I may not know you personally, but I do know that everyone deserves a little encouragement and a reminder that every single thing you do matters. So today, I just want to say I’m proud of you. And I hope you’re proud of yourself, too.

We often tell our kids, family, and friends how proud we are of them, but how often do we say it to ourselves? Take a moment to appreciate how far you’ve come and everything you’ve overcome. It may not have been easy, but you did it and that’s something to be proud of.

I hope you’ve had a great week. Enjoy your weekend, and until tomorrow, look in the mirror and remind yourself:
“I am proud of you.”
And when you do, notice how your reflection seems a little softer, like it finally hears what your heart has been waiting to say.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 289 of 2025- The Moments That Are Not Ordinary

 Hi Friends,

It’s mid-October, and the year is quietly unfolding toward its close.

Lately I keep returning to this line from Diane Keaton:

“Memories are simply moments that refuse to be ordinary.”

Maybe the real magic of a year isn’t in milestones or big changes, but in how deeply we notice what’s already here — sunlight on your face, the sound of rain, a conversation that lingers.

With a little more than two months left, I want to pay attention to what would otherwise slip by. To make space for small joys that last longer than the moment itself.

Today’s reminder: don’t chase extraordinary.
Let the ordinary moments refuse to be forgotten.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 288 of 2025- Mid Month Reflection

 Hi Friends,

It’s mid-October, a good time for a mid-month reflection.
There are about two and a half months left in the year. Somehow, that feels both like a lot of time and not much at all.

Maybe you started the year with intentions that got lost in the noise.
Maybe some dreams took shape while others faded quietly into the background.
Either way, this moment right here the middle of the month, the edge of a season is an invitation to pause and realign.

You don’t need a massive reset or a detailed plan.
Just one small, intentional action to point yourself back toward what matters.
Small steps, done consistently, carry more power than big ideas that never move past “someday.”

As you reflect, ask yourself:

• What’s one thing I’d still love to make progress on before the year ends?

• What tiny step could I take toward it today something so small it’s impossible to fail?

• What’s one thing I can release or stop doing, to make space for what really matters?

• How do I want to feel when December 31st arrives proud, peaceful, present?

You don’t have to finish the year perfectly.
You just have to finish it intentionally.

So start small. Start now.
Send the message. Take the walk. Write the paragraph. Make the call.

Mid-October is as good a time as any to begin again.
Because two and a half months is plenty of time for something meaningful to shift 
if you start where you are, with what you have, today.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 287 of 2025- One Good Thing

 Hi Friends,

I’ve noticed every day brings a mix, some light, some heavy, some in-between.
But even on the hardest days, there’s always at least one good thing waiting to be noticed.

Maybe it’s the sun on your face during a short break.
Or the sound of rain against the window.
Maybe it’s a laugh you didn’t expect, or simply a moment of quiet that found you.

It doesn’t have to be big to matter.
Noticing one good thing won’t change everything but it changes something: your focus, your breath, your mood.

So before today ends, look for it.
The sun, the rain, the laugh, the calm.
One good thing that’s enough for today.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 286 of 2025- A New Monday

 Hi Friends,

Yesterday we reflected on Maya Angelou's wisdom about change and attitude. Today, it's time to put it into practice.

As Monday begins, you're likely facing situations that fall into one of two categories: things you can change and things you cannot. The week ahead will be shaped by how you respond to each.

For what you can change: Stop waiting for the perfect moment. Pick one thing, just one that's been bothering you and take the smallest possible action today. Update that resume. Send that text. Take that first step. Action creates momentum, and momentum creates transformation.

For what you cannot change: Notice where you're fighting reality. That colleague's behavior you can't control. The weather disrupting your plans. The past decision you can't undo. What if you stopped resisting and started adapting instead? Your peace doesn't require perfect circumstances it requires releasing the grip on what was never yours to control.

This week's practice: Keep it simple. Each morning, identify one thing to change and one thing to accept. By Friday, you'll have taken five actions and released five resistances. That's not a small shift, that's a different way of moving through the world.

The difference between a draining week and an empowering one often comes down to this: recognizing where your power actually lies.

You've got this. Make it a week of intentional choices.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 285 of 2025- Happy Sunday

 Hi Friends,

"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude." — Maya Angelou

As we pause this Sunday, Maya Angelou's wisdom offers a powerful framework for the week ahead.

The first part is a call to action: If you don't like something, change it. How often do we tolerate situations that drain us while possessing the power to act? That unfulfilling job, that toxic relationship, that limiting habit, we have more agency than we realize. The discomfort we feel is often our inner compass pointing toward necessary growth.

But Angelou doesn't stop there. She acknowledges that not everything can be changed. We can't control other people, rewrite our past, or dictate a thousand variables that shape our lives.

This is where the second half becomes transformative: If you can't change it, change your attitude. This isn't toxic positivity—it's reclaiming power in the face of the unchangeable. While we may not control every situation, we always control our response.

The challenge is discernment. When faced with difficulty this week, pause and ask: Can I change this circumstance? If yes, take one step today. If not, what perspective shift would bring peace?

Sometimes you'll take action. Sometimes you'll release resistance. Both are forms of empowerment.

You're never powerless. When you can act, act. When you cannot, adapt. That's not resignation, it's resilience. 

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 284 of 2025- Energetic Saturday

 Hi Friends,

So I woke up today with energy.

Like, actual energy. The kind where you're not dragging yourself through tasks but actually want to do them.

It's Saturday, I've got a million things on the list, and for once I'm not trying to convince myself that lying on the couch counts as self-care.

Why does this feel illegal? Like I should be rationing this energy for Monday or saving it for something important?

But here's the thing, maybe this IS the important stuff. The errands that have been piling up. The projects I keep saying I'll get to. The life admin that doesn't happen during the week because I'm too busy.

It's gonna be a late night. I know this. Tomorrow-me might have opinions about today-me choices.

But right now? The energy is here. The day is open. And honestly, there's something kind of fun about a packed Saturday when you're actually INTO it instead of forcing it.

Anyway, today I'm riding this wave while it lasts.

Will I regret it at 11:45pm? Probably. But at least I'll regret it with a clean kitchen and crossed-off to-do list.

Let's see how long this lasts. ⚡✨

What's on your Saturday agenda that you're actually excited about?

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 283 of 2025- Close Your Laptop

 Hi Friends,

So it's 3:30pm on a Friday and my laptop is still open.

There's an email sitting in my drafts. A task that's 90% done. A thing I could probably finish if I just stayed another 20 minutes...

But like, jazz musicians just stop playing sometimes. Mid-song. They hit their note and walk off stage.

They don't stick around for "just one more riff" or "let me just polish this chord real quick."

They're done. So they stop.

Why can't I do that? Why can't Friday afternoon just be the moment I close the laptop and walk away?

Not because everything's finished. Not because my inbox is at zero. Just because it's Friday at 3:30pm and that's reason enough.

The email will be there Monday. The task will still be 90% done. Nobody's life depends on me sending one more "just following up!" message before the weekend.

Anyway, this week I'm trying to remember: Friday afternoon isn't the obstacle to finishing. It's the finish line.

Am I closing my laptop right now?

...almost.

Okay fine, now. 

What's keeping your laptop open right now that could absolutely wait till Monday?

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 282 of 2025 - Cleaning My Glasses

 Hi Friends,

So I've been walking around for three days with a fingerprint smudge right in the center of my left lens.

And I'm out here squinting at my kindle, convinced my eyesight is getting worse, maybe I need a new prescription, is this what aging feels like...

Then I clean my glasses and suddenly I can see individual leaves on trees again.

Why do we do this? Why do I live with a blurry smudge for 72 hours before thinking "hey, maybe it's not my eyes, maybe it's the literal dirt on the thing designed to help me see"?

Like I'm really out here diagnosing myself with vision problems when the solution is a microfiber cloth and three seconds.

Remember last week when I said I was gonna stop overexplaining everything like a jazz musician who knows when to stop playing?

Turns out I was overcomplicating that too. The problem wasn't that I talk too much. It's that I've been looking at everything through smudged lenses adding explanations to compensate for clarity I didn't actually need to add.

Maybe the sandwich guy understood me fine. Maybe I just couldn't see that clearly.

Anyway, this week I'm cleaning my glasses first, then deciding what needs explaining.

Will it work? Ask me after I find that microfiber cloth.

What's something you've been overcomplicating when the real problem was just the view?

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 281 of 2025- So Sometimes You Just Have To Stop Talking

 Hi Friends

So apparently jazz musicians just... stop playing sometimes. Like, mid-song. On purpose.

And everyone's like "wow, brilliant" instead of "hey buddy, you gonna finish that?"

Meanwhile, I'm over here writing emails that need a table of contents and explaining my lunch order like it's a TED talk.

Why do we do this? Why can't I just say "turkey sandwich" without adding "but not too much mayo, actually you know what, light mayo, or is that the same as not too much, anyway lettuce but not iceberg..."

The sandwich guy doesn't care about my lettuce philosophy.

Anyway, this week I'm trying to channel jazz energy: say the thing, stop talking, walk away. Revolutionary.

Will I succeed? Probably not. But at least I'll fail with style.

And maybe use fewer words doing it.

...or not, apparently. 🎺

What's something you overexplain for absolutely no reason?

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 280 of 2025- Another Reminder

 Hi Friends,

Miles Davis said "Do not fear mistakes, there are none," which is honestly the best permission slip ever written.

We're cruising through October with two months left in 2025, and I'm officially declaring this the season of beautiful chaos. You know what's overrated? Perfection. You know what's underrated? Just... doing the thing.

Think about it: Miles Davis didn't become Miles Davis by playing it safe in his basement until he achieved flawless trumpet skills. He got up there and went for it. Some notes landed weird. He shrugged, leaned into it, and suddenly it was genius.

So here's your extremely low-pressure challenge for the rest of the year: mess up with confidence. Send the email with a typo. Try the recipe without measuring. Start the project before you're "ready."

That thing you've been overthinking since March? Yeah, that one. It's probably not as serious as your brain is making it. And if it flops? Congrats, you just collected data. Scientists call that research. I call it Tuesday.

October vibes: less "must be perfect," more "let's see what happens."

What delightfully imperfect thing are you gonna try this month?

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 279 of 2025- Oh its Monday

 Hi Friends,

So... Monday showed up again. Right on schedule, like it does every week. Punctual little thing.

I'm not going to tell you to crush it or own it or seize anything. You know what you need to do today. Maybe it's a big presentation. Maybe it's just answering emails and trying to remember where you left off on Friday. Maybe it's figuring out what's for dinner later because somehow the weekend flew by and you forgot to meal prep.

Whatever it is, you'll get through it. You always do.

Monday doesn't have to be exciting. It doesn't have to be terrible either. It's just... Monday. The day that gets the week rolling. The day where we all collectively remember we have jobs and responsibilities and that thing we said we'd do "next week" is now technically this week.

Coffee helps. So does knowing that by this time tomorrow, Monday will be over and you'll be one day closer to the weekend again.

That's really all I've got. No big wisdom. No grand observations. Just acknowledging that it's Monday, we're all here together, and that's okay.

Have a good one.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 278 of 2025- Sunday's Energy

Hi Friends,

It's Sunday. You know what that means?

Absolutely nothing. And also everything.

Because Sundays are wild like that. They're the day that refuses to be defined. The day that's somehow lazy and productive, restful and energizing, slow and suddenly over before you know it.

Sundays are the universe's way of saying: "Do whatever you want. Seriously. I'm not watching."

So here's your Sunday permission slip (not that you needed one, but here it is anyway):

You are allowed to:

• Wear pajamas until 2 PM and feel zero guilt about it
• Start a project you'll definitely abandon by Tuesday
• Eat breakfast food for dinner (or dinner food for breakfast—chaos is allowed)
• Take a nap just because the couch looked at you the right way
• Finally finish that book/show/puzzle you started in July
• Do absolutely nothing and call it "recharging"
• Do absolutely everything and call it "productive rest"
• Change your mind seventeen times about what you want to do

Because here's the Sunday secret nobody tells you: you don't have to optimize this day.

You don't have to meal prep. You don't have to "Sunday reset." You don't have to set yourself up for a perfect week ahead.

You can if you want to. But you can also just... be.

Messy. Unscheduled. Spontaneous. Gloriously inefficient.

These final 90 days of the year? They need Sundays like this. Days where you remember that life isn't just about the sprint to December 31st. It's also about pancakes at 3 PM and staying in your favorite spot on the couch because it's perfectly worn in.

So today, do whatever makes you smile. Whatever makes you exhale. Whatever makes you think, "Yeah, this is nice."

No rules. No shoulds. Just you and Sunday, figuring it out together.

Here's to doing nothing important and enjoying every minute of it. 🧡

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 277 of 2025- Saturday's Cooler Air

 Hi Friends,

It's Saturday morning, and the air has changed.

Maybe where you are, it's cooler the kind of morning that makes you reach for a sweater, wrap your hands around your coffee mug a little tighter, hold onto the warmth just a bit longer.

Or maybe for you, it's warming up. The sun's getting stronger. The heaviness is lifting. The world is opening up in a different way.

Wherever you are, whatever shift you're feeling there's something about noticing the change that makes everything feel more intentional, isn't there?

The world around us is always moving, always transitioning. And these October mornings, no matter what they feel like where you stand, are quietly teaching us the same lesson:

Sometimes the best growth happens when we pay attention to the shifts.

We spend so much of our lives pushing through without pausing to notice what's different. But today? Let's notice. Let's feel whatever change is happening in our corner of the world and let it remind us of something important:

You don't have to move at the same pace you did three months ago.

Whether your mornings are getting cooler or warmer, darker or brighter, the invitation is the same: move more intentionally through what's left of this year.

Yesterday we talked about how we want to feel as we close out 2025. Today, let's talk about what these changing mornings are offering us permission to adjust, to adapt, to honor whatever season we're actually in, not the one we think we should be in.

Here's what I want you to consider today:

What if you let the shift in temperature whatever it is be your reminder that change doesn't have to be forced? That you can transition naturally, gently, at your own pace?

So today this Saturday notice what's different. The air. The light. The way the morning feels against your skin.

And remember: you don't have to rush toward the finish line of 2025. You can walk there intentionally, savoring every morning along the way—cool or warm, quiet or bright.

Here's to slowing down just enough to feel everything.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 276 of 2025- First Friday Of October

 Hi Friends,

It's Friday. The first Friday of October. The first Friday of the final 90 days.

And there's something about Fridays that makes us feel a little more honest with ourselves, isn't there?

Maybe it's the exhale after a long week. Maybe it's the permission to pause and reflect before the weekend sweeps us into different rhythms. Or maybe it's simply that Fridays ask us to check in: How am I really doing?

As we settle into October and these last three months of 2025, let's talk about something we don't ask ourselves enough: How do we want to feel?

We're so focused on what we want to do the goals, the achievements, the boxes to check. But underneath all of that is something deeper, more essential: the emotional landscape we're creating for ourselves.

Do you want to feel proud? Peaceful? Energized? Lighter? Connected? Brave?

Because here's the thing: feelings aren't just the byproduct of what we accomplish. They're often the compass pointing us toward what truly matters.

Think about January 1st, 2026. Imagine yourself there, looking back at these final 90 days. What do you want to feel when you replay this season of your life?

Let's get reflective:

• What am I holding onto that's weighing me down instead of lifting me up?
• How do I want to feel when this year ends?

These aren't small questions. They're the kind that cut through the noise and get straight to your heart.

This Friday, give yourself permission to sit with them. No rush. No perfect answers.

Just you, October's crisp air, and the quiet knowing that how you feel matters just as much as what you achieve.

Here's to ending the week and eventually, the year feeling exactly how you want to feel.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 275 of 2025-Final 90 Days

 Hi Friends,

October is here, and with it comes something bigger: the final stretch of 2025.

Ninety days. Three months. One quarter. However you frame it, we're standing at the threshold of the year's grand finale.

There's something clarifying about October's arrival. The crisp air seems to sharpen our focus. The falling leaves remind us that letting go is part of moving forward. And those shorter days? They're not just about less sunlight, they're about making the light we have count.

This isn't about panic or pressure. It's about possibility.

Think back to January 1st. Remember those intentions? Those goals whispered in the dark of a brand new year? Some came true. Some didn't. Some evolved into something you never expected. And that's exactly as it should be.

But here's the beautiful truth: you still have time.

As you stand at the intersection of October and these final 90 days, ask yourself:

• What would make December 31st feel like a victory, even if nothing else changes?
• Which dream from January still tugs at my heart and what's one small step I could take this week?
• What have I learned about myself this year that I want to carry into 2026?
• If I could only focus on one thing these next three months, what would matter most?

Ninety days can change everything. Or they can simply deepen what already matters.

Either way, October is your starting line.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Day 274 of 2025-Happy October

 Hi Friends,

What is it about October that just feels right?

Maybe it's the way the air finally turns crisp after months of summer heat. Or how pumpkins suddenly appear everywhere on porches, in lattes, baked into every pie imaginable. There's a magic to this month that's hard to put into words but impossible not to feel.

October sits in that sweet spot: cool enough to need a sweater, warm enough to leave the windows open. Not too cold, not too hot. Just... perfect.

The trees know it too. They're letting go, transforming, showing us that change can be beautiful instead of scary. There's a quietness settling in, an invitation to slow down and savor before the holidays sweep us up in their whirlwind.

So what does this shift in the air stir up in you?

As October begins, consider:

• What do I want to create or complete this month?
• How can I embrace change the way trees embrace autumn boldly and beautifully?
• What small pleasure will I savor this October? (A walk through falling leaves? That first slice of apple pie? Cozy evenings with a good book?)

October doesn't ask much of us. It simply invites us to notice the colors, the comfort, the quiet transformation happening all around.

Here's to a month of pumpkins, pies, and possibility.

Welcome, October. We've been waiting for you.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita