Check-In in the Here and Now
Mindfulness reflection in times of emotional overwhelm
Hello, dear friend.
It’s been a while.
So let me ask: How are you?
Not the “I’m fine” version.
But how are you—really?
Have you felt your sadness creeping in lately?
Have you numbed it with distractions, filled the silence with noise, scrolled until your breath faded into the background?
Have you smiled for others, while forgetting to smile for yourself?
Have you questioned your worth, your place, your presence?
Have you chased something “better,” again and again, only to find yourself standing in the same spot, holding the same ache?
Have you worn your sadness for years—quietly, like a second skin?
If so, you are not alone.
And if you’ve asked yourself these questions lately, then maybe…
This is your invitation to pause.
To undress the sadness.
To sit in silence.
To meet yourself with the tenderness you’ve given others.
Breathe.
Touch your heart.
And ask again: How am I, really?
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Are you near a mental and physical fatigue? Here is why and how to deal with your thoughts.
Mental and physical fatigue and how to manage your thoughts?
Sometimes, it feels like you’re just trying to keep your head above water.
That feeling can be heavy. It’s not permanent—but it can go either way:
toward healing, or deeper into depletion.
The direction? It’s yours to choose.
Mental and physical fatigue and how to manage your thoughts
What Keeps You Hustling?
Start with the mind.
Your mind is powerful. It’s beautiful. And it’s not broken.
A Buddhist metaphor suggests the mind is like a screen—we project onto it all kinds of films. Thoughts, emotions, stories, expectations, judgments… We begin to believe what we project, forgetting it’s just a movie, not the truth.
The “musts,” “shoulds,” and “have tos” are often self-created.
They stem from internal pressure, not reality. And when you realize that,
you can begin to loosen their grip.
A Little Awareness Can Break a Big Pattern
It only takes a moment of awareness to notice:
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What am I thinking right now?
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How am I reacting to this thought?
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Do I want to keep believing it?
That pause—that awareness—is the beginning of change.
You Are Already Whole
You don’t need to be fixed.
You have the strength, knowledge, and capacity to begin shifting your patterns.
But that doesn’t mean you have to do it alone.
Asking for help isn’t weakness.
It’s a powerful decision. A courageous one.
Wanting guidance isn’t shameful. It’s human.
The mind may tell you otherwise, but remember: thoughts are not facts. You decide which stories to believe.
Take the First Step Back to Yourself
Start small.
With one breath.
One question.
An act of kindness toward yourself.
You’re not alone in this.
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