Have you ever felt like your day was over before you were ever really in it?

I certainly have! That’s why I’ve been exploring how to invite more grace and ease into each day...how to allow life to flow instead of constantly pushing against tight schedules, reacting to the latest crisis, or worrying about what’s next. 

I’ll be honest, I still have my very human moments of panic like everyone else. At first, I thought what I was searching for was more balance. Not a bad thing. But balance feels like stillness, a delicate pose you’re trying not to wobble out of. What I long for is harmony. Harmony feels fluid, alive, and more attainable—like a beautiful piece of music where mind, body, and spirit all play their part. 

I’ve always been a thinker. My mind never seems to stop, and I can get overwhelmed by the ever-present stream of ideas, opinions, and judgments that flood my brain day and night. I appreciate my mind, AND I know that when I rely on it exclusively, I miss the gentle guidance of Spirit. (It’s hard to hear divine whispers over mental noise!) 

As rich as the spiritual life can be, I’ve also learned not to neglect my body. A healthy body supports a clearer mind and a stronger connection to Spirit. A good night's sleep, a healthy diet, and daily movement aren’t just “good habits." They’re how we honor the physical vessel we’ve been given. 

So how do we create harmony between mind, body, and spirit?

The first step is awareness. Ask yourself: Where am I right now? Are you an athlete laser-focused on physical strength but forgetting to meditate or pray? Do you meditate for hours, but then fill your mind with serial killer podcasts or stressful news and wonder why you feel anxious? 

It’s natural to think about “balancing” these areas and that’s a worthy goal. But I suspect that as humans, life will always pull us in shifting directions. The invitation is to cultivate harmony...a dynamic, flowing relationship between mind, body, and spirit that helps us move through life with more grace and ease.  

And we don’t have to do this alone.

Gather your friends, find a community and get started. Harmony is within your reach.