The Courage to Reflect: Try A New One-Week Practice

Reflect

In a world that praises productivity and busyness, taking time to reflect can feel indulgent—or even selfish. But reflection isn’t about doing less. It’s about living more intentionally. It’s about creating a small, sacred pause in your day where you reconnect with yourself.

Reflection is one of the simplest, most powerful acts of self-courage we can practice.

What Reflection Really Is

Reflection doesn’t need to be complicated or time-consuming. It’s not another item on your to-do list. It’s a way of feeding your soul.

Reflection might look like:

• Waking up 30 minutes earlier to enjoy quiet before the world wakes up

• 15 minutes of meditation followed by reading something nourishing

• A 20-minute solo walk in nature, phone left behind

• Sitting with a journal and asking yourself, How am I really feeling today?

There is no “right” way—only your way.

Try This: A One-Week Reflection Experiment

Instead of committing forever, try something much gentler: one week and truly commit, no ifs ands or buts!

For seven days, choose one reflective practice and do it daily. Keep it simple. Keep it kind. The goal isn’t perfection—it’s presence.

During the week, notice:

• How you feel when you begin your day this way

• Whether your reactions soften

• If your thoughts feel clearer

• If you’re more patient with yourself and others

You don’t need to analyze anything yet—just notice.

Reflecting on Life Before Reflection

At the end of the week, take time to reflect on what life felt like before you created space for yourself.

Ask yourself:

• Was I constantly rushing?

• Did I feel disconnected from myself?

• Was I reacting instead of responding?

• Did my needs often come last?

This isn’t about judgment. It’s about awareness. Awareness is where courage begins.

Reflecting on Life After Reflection

Now reflect on how life feels after a week of intentional reflection.

You may notice:

• A deeper sense of calm

• More clarity around your emotions

• A stronger connection to your inner voice

• A feeling of being more grounded and present

Often, the biggest shift isn’t external—it’s internal. You may still have the same responsibilities, but you meet them from a different place.

Why Reflection Feeds the Soul

Reflection is how we listen to ourselves. It’s how we remember who we are beneath the noise, the roles, and the expectations.

When we take time for ourselves, we aren’t taking away from others—we’re showing up more fully. A nourished soul responds with kindness, clarity, and courage.

A Gentle Reminder

This practice isn’t about fixing yourself. You are not broken. It’s about honouring yourself.

Even five minutes of intentional reflection is an act of self-respect. And choosing yourself—especially in small, consistent ways—is one of the bravest things you can do.

Your strength truly does lie within. Sometimes, all it needs is a little quiet time to be heard.

Get to know you. When you create space to listen, you may be surprised by what begins to bubble up—a class you feel called to take, a place you want to volunteer, or a project waiting to be born. The possibilities are truly unlimited when you take the time to reflect, reconnect, and deepen your relationship with yourself.

Much Love,

Kena🌻