Day 20 | REFRESH
'Ri-fresh | transitive verb: to restore strength and animation to
Yesterday was all about reveling in the warm energy of our successes, and we're keeping that energy going.
We're focusing on the importance of a good old-fashioned refresh today. Just like we periodically have to restart our devices, we have to do that for ourselves, too. It is about actively giving yourself new strength and energy by clearing out the old exhaustion. You spent time celebrating your small wins; now it is time to release any lingering fatigue from the demands of the past few weeks and invigorate your routine.
Your commitment today is to identify anything draining your energy and actively refresh your approach. This might mean clearing up a small debt of self-forgiveness that is lingering in your mind, physically cleaning your space to eliminate visual clutter, or actively choosing an activity that guarantees restored energy. You are being asked to look at your routine and see what needs a burst of honest, new energy to thrive. What old commitments or beliefs are still dragging you down, even though you know they do not serve your purpose? Release them fully. Holding onto that drag prevents forward momentum. When you actively clear the past and choose to refresh, you create space and mental quiet to hear your inner voice clearly again.
What small act of reinvigoration will you choose today? This fresh burst of intentional action helps ensure the successful completion of the rest of your calendar and carrying some (or all) of these habits into the future.
JOURNAL PROMPTS
- Are there any negative energies or regrets lingering around that need to be released? How can you release them today?
- What simple physical act can you take today (e.g., cleaning a space, taking a walk, deep breathing) to immediately refresh your energy?
- What part of your old self, your routine, or a past passion needs to be revived, brought back to life, or resurrected with new focus?
- If you had a clean slate today, what one action related to your original intention would you choose to take to start your day fresh?
THE GIFT
Today is one of my favorite days of the box, and if you've gotten it in years past, you probably expect to see Blugirl Soapworks make an appearance. I am luck to call Benny and Roxy friends and absolutly love their soap. It is the only soap our family usees. It is small batch, made with the highest quality ingredients and really just lovely. You can order from BluGirl at https://blugirlsoapworks.com/. If you're local to the Twin Cities, you can catch them with me every Saturday in the summer at the NE Farmers Market.