If you think of your life as a journey, you will slowly begin to find that it doesn’t have to be a sprint or forceful. Instead, you are free to navigate this winding path with gentleness, attention, and care. Even when figuring things out, remember that there is room for depth, exploration, and discovery to grow over time.
It’s okay if some paths feel non-linear. It might be unfamiliar at first, but with time, you will find your rhythm and pace.
Parts of this journey may feel sporadic. In relationships, there might be periods of closeness and distance. You will encounter both grief and joy. And as you do, remember, through it all, as sure as rivers flow and flowers grow, there will be room for you to nurture gentleness, attention, and care, right where you are.
Words to repeat to yourself on the roads that wind and meander in life:
“I am finding rhythms here, one day at a time.
I am exploring new paths patiently.
I am learning that when I reach a winding part of the journey, it does not mean I am ‘behind.’
I am realizing that finding areas in life where I can take my time adds richness to life.
For wherever I am headed at any given moment, I practice breathing on the way there.
I navigate this winding journey with gentleness, attention, and care.”
-Morgan Harper Nichols
