The holidays have been full of family time. Instead of being on my phone, I found myself working on a face. Getting better at sketching faces has been a goal of mine, as I want to draw portraits. I drew this one yesterday. Drawing gave me a way to stay quiet and present in the room. No one asked what I was doing. It offered me a little pocket of space while still being part of the conversation. Sometimes we just need to do our own thing. When you’re a mom, moving, hosting, tending to everyone it’s a gift to slip into moments of slow-flow. Small pauses that let you breathe, feel, and simply be. Have you taken time for yourself today?