Day FOURTEEN – Letter M

Meaning

Day 14 - Letter M

Today we arrive at the letter M, and it brings us to something that quietly transforms the whole season.

Meaning. We are meaning making machines after all, but not all of the meanings we ascribe are helpful or accurate.

This is your timely reminder to notice what meaning you are giving to situations and interactions; those ambiguous responses from people, those sideways glances, the sudden silence when you enter the room.

Because meaning shifts everything.

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  • Where is the meaning you’re giving not helpful to you?
  • What needs clarifying?
  • What can you let pass you by?

Meaning is a filter which sometimes needs clearing through.

Quietly, and meaningfullyย yours,

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The Original Flourishing Introvert

Before you go, turn your mind to tomorrow. We step into the letter N. Any guesses what our N word might be, especially one that supports your sense of calm this December.

Day THIRTEEN – Letter L

Limit

Day 13 - Letter L

Today we reach the ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—Ÿ, and it brings us to a practice that can feel uncomfortable at first but becomes deeply liberating once embraced.

๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜. Restrict the time or access that drains your energy.

December is famous for stretching introverts so thin. Too many conversations, too many drop ins, too many hours spent in environments that wear down your nervous system. Limits are not barriers.

Limits are ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด, your clarity and your capacity.


So take a moment today ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ ๐—น๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฝ๐—ณ๐˜‚๐—น.

  • Is there a gathering that needs a shorter visit?
  • Is there someone who requires a little less access to your time?
  • Is there a conversation or favour that needs a clear and simple no?

Setting limits is not cold or unkind. It is ๐—ฎ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ณ-๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜.
It is also one of the most practical ways to keep your December manageable rather than overwhelming.

Quietly, and selectively yours,

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The Original Flourishing Introvert

Before you drift off, look ahead to tomorrow. We turn to the ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐— . Any guesses what our M word might be, especially one that helps you stay grounded this season.

Day TWELVE – Letter K

Kindness, to Self

Day 12 - Letter K

Today we arrive at the letter K, and it brings us to a practice many introverts find far easier to offer others than themselves.

Kindness, starting with kindness to self.

Offer yourself the compassion you give others.

December can stir up all sorts of internal demands.

  • Be productive.
  • Be sociable.
  • Be available.
  • Be grateful, even when you are exhausted.

But kindness to self asksย a different question.

  • Where can you ease your expectations, even slightly?
  • Where can you allow yourself the gentleness you so readily extend to those around you?

So pause for a moment today and check in.

  • What would kindness look like in your schedule?
  • What would kindness feel like in your body?
  • What would kindness sound like in the way you speak to yourself?

You do not have to earnย self-compassion. It is yours by default.

Quietly, and kindly yours,

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The Original Flourishing Introvert

Before you head off, take a moment to wonder. Tomorrow we step into the letter L. Any thoughts on what our L wordย might be, especially one that supports your December sanity.