04/12/2026
Today is “Look Up at the Sky” Day (or April 14, depending on who you ask).
But really—every day is a good day to pause and look up at the sky. In my recent posts I’ve been talking about stress and the idea that we all have a stress capacity—a limit to how much pressure our systems can comfortably carry. Small pauses can help us recover from that pressure.
Taking a moment to shift your gaze upward and step out of the rush of the day can help regulate your nervous system and reduce stress. Try it a few times throughout your day, or end the evening with a bit of stargazing. Notice what happens when you give yourself this small pause. Even a tiny shift in attention can help lighten the load we’re carrying.