Slowing Down Enough to Show Up

I’ve been noticing how anytime I rush, things tend to not go so well. Even now, living slower than I ever have, urgency still sneaks in. And the decisions I make from that place… they’re never the right ones. Slowing down has become a daily practice for me, a way to breathe before reacting, to stay grounded while the world gets louder. And heading into the holidays, I feel that contrast even more. This season pulls everyone into motion with the shopping, the planning, the running around trying to make everything “perfect.” But does perfection bring peace? I believe presence does.

So this year, I’m choosing presence, simplicity, and intention.

And… impact. Not the big, flashy kind, but the quiet kind you feel. A kind word. A real conversation. Checking in on someone who feels unseen. Offering help without being asked.

And maybe I notice those things more because of Kelly. She has this way of creating impact without trying, through her kindness, her thoughtfulness, the way she pays attention to the small things. Being around her reminds me how powerful those small moments really are.

The older I get, the more the world feels chaotic, unpredictable, and heavy… and the more I’ve come to value the quiet nuggets of life. The moments where I slow down enough to show up, really show up. Maybe that’s the real gift of the holidays, choosing to be a steady presence in a world that keeps speeding up. Choosing to be intentional in a time when everyone feels overwhelmed.

Choosing to simplify when everything around us keeps shouting for more.

I think a lot of people are waking up to that. A lot of people are shifting. Choosing slower. Choosing smaller. Choosing what actually matters.

What matters most to you heading into the holidays?

Drop a comment or send me a message. I’m genuinely curious how others are navigating this season of life, this strange world, and this desire for something simpler and more meaningful.

We’re all figuring it out together.