Day 17 | RENEW
ri-ˈnü | as in to restore to bring back to a former condition or vigor
Today, we're focusing on refreshing your spirit. My hope is that you're trusting this process and feeling good about where you're headed. Rest assured, you're on the right path. It's time to renew your spirit. Renewal is the wellspring; it asks you to replenish yourself.
To renew means actively restoring your state of freshness and vigor. This is not about pushing through exhaustion. Your commitment today is to deliberately engage in self-soothing and understand that you do not need to earn rest or wait until you are completely depleted to recharge. This is a day to be gentle and allow hope to return easily. Think about what truly inspires you. What activities or thoughts make you feel calm, connected, and clear about your purpose? This is where you should invest your time today.
Renewal also means planting a seed of hope for your future self. What intention or small goal can you put forward today that you are genuinely excited about? It does not have to be a significant project; it can be a small promise of continued rest or creativity in the coming weeks. Trust that the intentional effort you put into self-care is supported. You have come through the necessary disruptions and the hard work of letting go. Today is about finding peace in the present and having faith in the path ahead. Allow yourself to be actively replenished and restored.
JOURNAL PROMPTS
- What specific activity or physical need (e.g., a quiet space, sunlight, a healthy meal) will you commit to today to soothe and actively renew your mind or body?
- What is the most significant, clearest hope you hold for your self-care practice one month from now?
- List three things (people, art, nature) that reliably spark genuine joy or inspiration in you. How can you connect with one of them today to renew your spirit?
- Where in your life are you currently feeling calm and trusting? How can you consciously invite the feeling of rest from that space into a more chaotic area to help renew your energy?
THE GIFT
25 Days of Self-Care (sample, classic, and deluxe)
I don't know about you, but the shower is where I solve most of my problems (or at least try to). Thinking about today's intention, I wanted something that could truly help you feel a renewal. Something that could refresh your spirit. So I went with one of my favorite pick me ups, shower melts. Depending on your box there are 1-3 melts.
FRESH AIR - lemon + lavender + peppermint
RELAX - rosemary + anise + lavender
CLEANSING & PROTECTION - rosemary + eucalyptus + grapefruit
25 Days Bookish Box
Today's gift is another item for your shelves! Today's gift was made by another bookish creator (and friend) Jen from Spiced Blooms. This sign slides in between the books on your shelf and can designate a section that is for 6 start reads only. Be sure to scan the QR code on the package to check out Jen's other cool shelf decor.