Stop. Drop. And Ground.

Mindful presence, finding joy, blending hobby and duty, a pause in the day, connections with friends and family, exercise and self-care, nutrition, gifting yourself unconditional love.

Feeling undeserving of joy, learning to accept your past, releasing limiting beliefs, a need to spend time with people you love, taking notice when you are in overdrive, feeling overwhelmed, a need to relax.

How long has it been since you gave yourself a moment to pause . . . just for the joy of it? If you have been caught up in the hustle or feeling anxious or stressed about the future, it's time for a pause. Full Stop. It's time to ground yourself with self-love. Drop onto your yoga mat, drop in on movie night with family, or drop into laughter with your besties—seriously, your soul is asking for this. And while stopping and dropping can feel drastic (especially if you've been on the hamster wheel of busy for a while) it's also perfect medicine for resetting and realigning your goals with the path you are on.

If you’re taking on unnecessary work that feels soul-sucking, you need to stop. If you’re repeatedly worrying about metrics, relationships, or money, you need to stop. Ruminate with Rumi instead. Grab a tea and play hooky from your to-do list for a while. Know that you are deserving of this sacred pause. Stop. Drop. And Ground isn’t about sticking your head in the sand and pretending that everything is wonderful when it’s not. It’s not about chanting positive mantras when you honestly feel like muck inside. It’s about finding the real happy, wherever you are. It’s about actively pursuing grounded presence today, while remembering that it doesn’t have to be perfect to be perfectly blissful.

When was the last time you laughed till you cried? Maybe it’s time to schedule a lunch date with a good friend?

When you stop, drop and ground, what do you notice? Have you been so caught up in the details of what you’re doing that you’ve forgotten your joy?