The Gift of Time
“Reach out to the ones you love; tomorrow begins with the moment you choose now.”
(Originally published April 24, 2020 — Updated October 2025)
Finding Gratitude, Stillness, and Presence
Time is not our enemy—it’s the gentle space where healing, clarity, and divine order unfold.
As the days seem to blend together, it can be easy to lose track — of what day it is, or even what month. In this strange stretch of timelessness, we’re invited to rediscover what truly matters. Structure gives us a sense of grounding, but presence gives us peace. Both are essential.
I encourage you to carve out a moment in your day to pause, breathe, and send love to those who are struggling. So many are facing unimaginable hardship — grieving loved ones, fighting illness, or wondering how to provide for their families. These souls need our light more than ever. If you have the means, give generously. If you do not, give energetically. Visualize the world surrounded in a soft pink light of compassion — a collective healing energy that connects us all.
In many ways, we’ve all been given a sacred opportunity — the gift of time. This stillness, as unsettling as it may feel, is also a blessing in disguise. Few of us could have imagined being asked to stay home, to step away from the pace of our normal lives. Yet this pause has offered something rare: space to reflect, to breathe, and to remember what it means to simply be.
For some, these days may feel even more demanding — balancing work, home life, and schooling under one roof. But even amid the chaos, creating gentle structure brings calm. I like to begin my mornings by writing down what I’m grateful for. Gratitude is one of the most powerful tools we have to quiet the noise of fear and reconnect with Source — the divine light within us all.
After gratitude, I take my dogs for a walk and connect with Spirit through nature. I chant, pray for loved ones, and set my intention for the day ahead. These rituals form the bedrock of my inner peace — a rhythm of living that keeps me balanced in body, mind, and spirit.
Your version of this may look different, and that’s perfectly fine. Perhaps it’s finally writing that story you’ve been meaning to share. Picking up an instrument and letting music move through you. Finishing that painting, or simply taking ten quiet minutes to breathe. However it manifests, let creativity and self-expression be your way of aligning with Spirit.
Regardless of circumstance, time itself is a teacher. It reminds us that the present moment is all we truly have. Fear of the unknown can be consuming, but you can choose peace instead. Do what you must to move forward in the physical world, but also make space to nurture your soul. Sit outside and watch the sunset. Feel gratitude for another day. Practice yoga, take a walk, call someone you love — let your heart stay connected.
Because that’s what life is really about — love and connection. The pandemic has only revealed what Spirit has whispered all along: life is precious, fleeting, and sacred. When I connect with souls on the other side, they often share one simple truth — they wish they had spent more time with the people they loved.
Don’t wait. Take that opportunity now. Reach out to the ones you love.
