Through poetic reflection, Yrsa Daley-Ward helps us embrace the in-between moments, reminding us that the unknown can be the very terrain where real change begins.
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Settle into Stillness: Find a quiet space, get comfortable, and take a few slow breaths to arrive in the moment.
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Acknowledge the Unknown: Gently notice and name any uncertainty, confusion, or emotional fog you’re feeling without needing to fix it.
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Welcome the Silence: Allow the silence and stillness to be here, trusting it holds meaning even if it feels uncomfortable.
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Reflect with Gentle Words: Repeat silently or write: “To love yourself through the darkness is to plant gardens at night.”
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Feel Your Connection: Remember that many others are also sitting with uncertainty, and you are not alone in this experience.
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Close with Compassion: Offer yourself kindness through touch or words and affirm that this pause is part of your growth.
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Today’s Happiness Break Guide:
YRSA DALEY-WARD is an award-winning poet and author. Her debut novel, The Catch, comes out June 3rd.
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