“Life stops for nothing. Whether that is convenient for us or not, life will continue to move forward no matter what our current state of being is. Craving a moment of stillness reminds us that we are only human and that rest is essential to our well-being. Yet, why is it that life in our society has reached a point where a moment to breathe feels mythical? We constantly push ourselves to our absolute limit in pursuit of building our dreams into reality, reaching our highest potential, and creating a space that helps our successors exceed our own triumphs. We spend so much time working towards a world where our mental and spiritual well-being is honored and nourished that we forget to do just that: nourish and honor ourselves.

Writing this piece feels like branding "HYPOCRITE" onto my chest. I am the poster child for overpacking my life. I am a major believer in experiencing every single beautiful opportunity life has to offer and I am well aware that I am not alone in this venture. The biggest misunderstanding in all of this is that taking a moment to recharge is separate from deep diving into the whirlwind that is life. Quiet moments hold just as much power as grand, once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Something we tend to forget is that we're still breathing in the depths of chaos. Breath is the key to recharging the mind, body, and spirit. Breath is a constant. Finding peace does not have to mean taking a day away from the world to dive into self-care and solitude, although this is incredibly wonderful. Finding peace is locking eyes with the one you love in the middle of a loud celebration and exhaling together. Finding peace is taking a deep breath to ground yourself while having a difficult conversation. Finding peace is breathing out a laugh as you hear children rampaging through the kitchen, exploring a world that is so new to them.

with peace and love,

Mia Hamilton

Marketing Liason at Metaphysical Pilates

"In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you."

August 2023