Monday Musings: A Fresh Start with Grace
🌿 Monday Musings: A Fresh Start with Grace 🌿
By Angel, Founder of AMC Rise and Thrive
As we step into a brand-new week, I’m holding onto hope. Hope
that it’s going to be better—a little less stressful, a little more peaceful,
and full of those tiny, sacred moments that help us stay rooted when life tries
to sweep us off our feet. ✨
I don’t know about you, but I often wake up on Mondays with a
sense of possibility. There’s something about the start of a week that feels
like a blank page—a new chapter just waiting to be written. Maybe last week was
heavy, chaotic, or filled with more questions than answers. Maybe it felt like
you were running on empty. But here we are. Another sunrise. Another chance.
Another opportunity to exhale and begin again.
🌀 Weekend
Reflections
I hope your weekend gave you what you needed—rest, joy, and
connection. Maybe you spent it surrounded by family, catching up with old
friends, or cuddling with your fur babies. Maybe it was quiet and solo, with a
good book and your favorite blanket. Or maybe, like mine, it was a mix of
everything: loud, quiet, overwhelming, beautiful, exhausting, and grounding all
at once.
This weekend for me? It was full of contrasts. On Saturday, I
found myself deep in a rage clean. You know the kind—the one where every
drawer gets dumped out, floors get scrubbed like you’re preparing for royalty,
and you play your music loud because the energy just needs somewhere to go.
Cleaning can be a release, and for me, it always has been. There's something
about reclaiming your physical space that helps you realign your mental space
too.
Then came the unexpected trip to urgent care and the pharmacy.
(Because life has a way of keeping us on our toes, right?) Not exactly how I
imagined my Saturday going, but sometimes the body forces us to pause—whether
we want to or not.
Sunday, thankfully, brought a sense of balance. We went to the
zoo, basked in the sunshine, watched animals roam and play, and soaked up the
joy of movement and fresh air. That slow reconnection to nature was just what I
needed. And by the end of the day, with takeout on the table and How to
Train Your Dragon playing in the background, I felt like I could finally
exhale. 🐉💫
🌸 The
Sacredness of Small Moments
One thing I’ve learned over and over again is this: the real
magic in life isn’t always loud or flashy. It often comes in whispers. In the
way your child laughs without holding back. In the way your pet curls up next
to you, content and trusting. In the comfort of a warm drink in your hands and
the soft hum of life around you.
These are the moments that bring us home to ourselves.
In a world that constantly tells us to hustle, be productive,
and check all the boxes, I’m learning to give myself permission to just be.
I invite you to do the same this week. Yes, the to-do list is still there. Yes,
the demands are real. But so is your need for peace. So is your need to be
nourished—mind, body, and spirit.
✍🏽 Monday
Mindset Reset
Personally, I see Monday as the true beginning of the
week. While Sunday often holds space for rest or errands, Monday is when the
gears start turning again. But before I dive into the week, I always take a
little time to prepare.
Sunday evenings are my sacred prep time. I light a candle,
pull out my planner, and reflect on the week that’s passed. I celebrate the
wins (even the small ones), acknowledge the tough spots, and realign with what
matters. Then, I write out my intentions and priorities for the week ahead.
This simple act helps me feel grounded—like I’m stepping into Monday with
clarity instead of chaos.
And honestly, even if everything doesn’t go according to plan
(because it rarely does), that moment of alignment makes all the difference.
🌕 This
Week's Energy: June & the Full Moon
We’ve now entered June—a season of growth, sunlight, and fresh
perspective. And as we move through this month, there's an energy shift in the
air. We’re approaching the Full Moon this Wednesday, and if you’re someone who
feels lunar energy like I do, you’ve probably already noticed the emotional
intensity building.
Full Moons are a time of culmination. They illuminate what’s
been hidden, bringing both clarity and emotional release. You might feel more
sensitive this week. More aware. More in tune with the things that no longer
fit. Let that awareness be your guide.
This week, I encourage you to stay grounded and intentional.
Spend time outside if you can. Journal your thoughts and feelings. Drink plenty
of water. Speak kindly to yourself. The energy may be high, but so is the
opportunity to grow.
🧘🏾♀️ Move with Purpose, Not
Pressure
Here’s your gentle reminder: You are allowed to take up space
without constantly producing or proving. You are allowed to slow down without
guilt. You are allowed to honor your limits.
This week, let’s move with purpose, not pressure.
Purpose feels like alignment. Pressure feels like urgency.
Purpose allows us to move forward with intention, honoring our values and our
pace. Pressure pushes us toward burnout and disconnection.
If you're anything like me, there’s always something that
needs to be done. Laundry. Emails. Errands. Calls. Meals. It's endless. But
amidst all of that, don’t forget that your soul also needs attention. That your
peace matters just as much as your productivity.
So take breaks. Breathe deeply. Stretch. Laugh. Cry if you
need to. Reach out to someone who lifts you up. Listen to music that feeds your
spirit. Do one thing today that brings you joy—not because it's on your list,
but because you matter.
✨
Affirmation of the Week:
"I welcome this new week with peace in my
heart, strength in my spirit, and grace in every step."
Repeat this to yourself whenever the overwhelm creeps in.
Write it on a sticky note. Set it as your phone background. Let it anchor you.
📖
Scripture to Anchor Your Spirit:
“Do everything in love.” — 1 Corinthians 16:14 (NIV)
Let this verse guide your words, actions, and thoughts this week. Whether you're making a hard decision, comforting a loved one, or simply showing up for yourself—do it in love.
🕊️ Final
Thoughts
You are doing better than you think. You are showing up in
ways no one else sees. You are learning, healing, growing, and becoming. And
even if this week throws curveballs (as life often does), I hope you’ll meet
each one with courage, compassion, and grace.
You’re not alone on this journey. We’re walking it
together—one mindful step at a time.
With love and light,
Angel 🕊️
🎶 Song
of the Week click the link below:
A Beautiful Morning The Rascals
Let this upbeat classic brighten your day and set the tone for a fresh start.
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