It feels as if the world is on fire.
Cultural upheaval. Political division. So much anger. So much noise.
It’s easy to feel burned out, stressed out, stretched too thin. To feel worn down and overwhelmed.
In times like these, it’s more important than ever to have practices that ground us. That bring us back to center. That help us recreate and renew.
For me, three practices have been essential. They’re not complicated. They’re not fancy. But they’ve carried me for decades.
The first is meditation. A simple Vipassana practice. Sitting still. Following the breath. Watching the thoughts arise and fall away. Again and again. This practice has been my anchor for more than forty years. It keeps me steady in the midst of chaos.
The second is journaling. Every morning, pen to page. Free flow. No censor. No editing. Just allowing whatever wants to come. Thoughts. Feelings. Ideas. Dreams. Frustrations. Hopes. It’s a practice that clears the clutter and makes space for clarity.
The third is movement outdoors. Getting outside. Moving in my body. Walking in the woods. Running mountain trails. Scrambling along high ridges. Nature heals. The body knows. When I move out there, I come back in here renewed.
These are my practices. Yours might be different. Maybe it’s prayer. Maybe it’s yoga. Maybe it’s cooking, or painting, or listening to music. Maybe it’s time with your kids. Or sitting with your dog.
The form doesn’t matter. What matters is that you find what works for you. And then you do it. Regularly. Consistently. Especially when you’re feeling weary.
We can’t control the storms around us. But we can tend to the ground beneath us. We can nurture practices that hold us steady. That keep us resilient. That remind us of who we are and what really matters.
So, when the noise of the world gets too loud, ask yourself: What practice brings me back? What practice restores me? And then—do that.
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