27/12/2025
There’s something a little magical about this in-between time.
The food is still hanging around, the messages slow down, nobody knows what day it is, and suddenly the world feels like it’s moving in socks instead of running shoes.
The rush has eased. The pressure has melted. The lists have been abandoned. And for a brief, beautiful moment, we’re allowed to just… be.
This is the sweet spot of the year — where sitting on the couch counts as a plan, laughter drifts through the house without effort, and being with the people we love feels more important than doing anything impressive.
Spiritually, this quiet is gold. When the noise drops, we can hear ourselves again. Our nervous systems soften. Our hearts catch up. We remember that happiness isn’t always fireworks — sometimes it’s tea, tired smiles, shared silence, and the comfort of familiar energy around us.
At the very end of a hectic, demanding year, this pause isn’t accidental. It’s a reset. A gentle exhale before life asks us to move forward again.
So move slowly. Eat leftovers. Stay in your pyjamas longer than socially acceptable. Let the stillness do its quiet work.
You’ve earned this moment. ✨
Rene 💜