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Happy Spring! 🌸 As the first whispers of this vibrant season touch our lives, my heart swells with gratitude for the fresh hope and burgeoning life that epitomizes spring. This period of awakening and growth mirrors the journey of transformation we each navigate. On this Self-Care Sunday, I extend an invitation to you for a moment of reflection and eager anticipation of the wonders this season promises.

Just yesterday, basking in the gentle embrace of the sun at the park alongside my teenager and our beloved dog, Milo, I found myself enveloped in the sheer delight and profound sense of being that only spring can bestow. 🌿 A brilliantly clear sky, a brief respite amidst the majesty of towering rain clouds, and the lively dance of vibrant, bright green leaves in the breeze painted a flawless scene of the here and now. For those precious moments, the burdens of what has been and what's yet to come melted away, replaced by a deep, serene connection to the present. It served as a beautiful testament to the power and beauty found in simply being present.

This moment of serenity and presence at the park beautifully captures the spirit of our Self-Care Sundays—an essence that also pulsates through my forthcoming book, "Zen in Ten: 90 Day Guided Journal to Clarity and Joy in Just 10 Minutes a Day." 📖✨ Drawing inspiration from the profound transformation many of you experienced during the "Zen in 10: Five-Day Journey to Inner Calm," and propelled by your remarkable tales of serenity and self-discovery, I felt a deep call to further explore the realms of mindfulness.

With spring ushering in a time of fresh starts, I'm excited to announce the upcoming release of my new book. Crafted as a guide for your path to deeper mindfulness, it unfolds daily reflections and exercises aimed at weaving clarity and joy into the fabric of your life, one mindful moment at a time.

A Glimpse from "Zen in Ten":

"In embracing the now, we open ourselves to fully engage with the world around us—feeling the sun's warmth on our skin, the air's texture as we breathe, and the myriad sensations life presents in each fleeting moment. This practice transcends mere peace in the present; it's about welcoming the joy and clarity that flourish from truly living."

🌱 This Week's Self-Care Sunday Practice: Cultivating Presence 🌱

As we welcome the revitalizing energy of spring and anticipate our collective journey through "Zen in Ten," I invite you to carve out a moment this week to reconnect with the present. Seek a tranquil space under the expansive spring sky, allowing yourself to be enveloped in the season's sensory mosaic. Inhale the essence of renewal, exhale any remnants of the past, and root yourself in the now's beauty.

Keep an eye out for more details on how you can embark on this journey with "Zen in Ten." Together, let's step into this season of growth and rejuvenation.

Love,

Charity

P.S. if you haven't signed up for my (free) Zen in Ten 5 Day Journey to Inner Calm, you can do that by clicking here.