Today carries a lot of meaning.
It is the first day of a new month.
The beginning of a new week.
The opening of Black History Month.
And a full moon inviting us to pause, notice, and release.
February arrives quietly but intentionally.
Not rushing.
Not demanding.
Simply offering space to be present with what is here.
Black History Month reminds us that we come from people who dreamed, resisted, rested, created, loved, and survived. People who imagined freedom even when it felt far away. Today is not about pressure to do more. It is about remembering who we already are.
The full moon brings illumination. It gently asks what has run its course. What you are ready to set down. What truth wants to be honored now that the light is fuller.
As this new week begins, you do not have to start strong.
You can start soft.
You can start honest.
You can start exactly where you are.
Let this Sunday be a gentle threshold.
A moment to exhale.
A moment to honor your lineage, your becoming, and your need for rest.
Reflection prompt:
What am I ready to release as I step into this month and what do I want to carry forward with care?
If it feels right, share in the comments. Or simply sit with it and return when you are ready. This is a soft place to land.