Earth, Water, & Rebirth

 A Weekend Reminder to Rest

Today, I gave myself a quiet, sacred yes: a swim. Not long. Not loud. But just enough. Enough to feel held. Enough to remember. The water welcomed me gently, cool, clear, and restorative. It met me like an old friend who knew what I needed before I could say it out loud. And just like that, my soul softened. I settled into a chair afterward, letting the breeze move across my skin like a song. I closed my eyes and listened, not just to the soft music playing nearby, or the occasional hum of airplanes overhead, but to my body and spirit exhaling. 

Even my watch seemed to exhale, detoxing itself from the water, reminding me that rest heals more than just the body. And, I smiled and chuckled to myself.  

Water as Womb, Earth as Anchor

In that still moment, I remembered what I've always known: Water heals. Air clears. Earth steadies. And rest restores. We were made for rhythms like this, for floating, breathing, listening, releasing. Water reminds us of where we began, in the safety of the womb and the promise of rebirth. And stillness gives us permission to remember who we are without the noise. 

A Gentle Practice for You

1. Find your water - a pool, a shower, a bath...whatever holds you in calm. 
2. Be present - No pressure, just pause. Let the water carry what you've been holding. 
3. Rest afterward - Sit somewhere quiet. Let the air kiss your skin. 
4. Breathe - Inhale slowly, exhale more slowly. Feel your body at the same time as the world.
5. Whisper this truth - "I am here. I am whole. I am home."

A Gentle Nudge

I've lived in this space for two years. But today was the first time I said yes to the pool. There's even a jacuzzi I've yet to enjoy. And that's the lesson tucked into this moment: How often do we live surrounded by rest, beauty, and healing, but keep postponing our own permission to receive it? So let this be your reminder. Use the keys you already hold. Say yes to your joy. Make time for your exhale. 

To you, dear reader, may this weekend carry its own quiet water. May it wash away your worry. May you find a chair, a breeze, and a breath that says:

"Welcome back to yourself!"

With love and gratitude,

Stacie J.