24/05/2026
It’s easier said than done.
It’s a balance between introspection and knowing yourself and not going too deep. Not getting caught in the spiral of thoughts swirling around what you want from life, expectations of society and others and trying to strain to hear your inner voice.
I find the most accessible way to be present is creating art. I can be present amongst friends or family but sometimes we don’t have that readily available, everyone leads complex lives, so when I’m by myself and stuck in a spiral the best way I can centre myself is creativity.
It’s a form of meditation that doesn’t require effort to quiet my mind. One brush stroke, one colour mix at a time, quite without realising it my brain slows down to the present moment.
Sharing this as much as a reminder for myself as one for you💛 May we find ways to be present this week, tag a friend who needs the reminder or share it with your community. You never know who needs it today.