Mindful Miles

Well, dear friends, December is officially here, and I’m carrying that gentle stillness from my midnight reflection (the one about the bed and the hot water bottle!) right into the start of the month. That cozy moment—that deep, quiet breath of gratitude—is the very feeling we need to tuck into our pockets and keep safe.

Because let’s be honest: the moment December arrives, the world starts gently nudging us, and before we know it, we’ve swapped our mindful pace for the frantic pace of a festive pinball machine.

Suddenly, we’re all supposed to transform into high-functioning elves, fueled by last-minute lists and the ghost of perfectionism. (Did I remember to get the Advent calendar started? Is this carol loud enough? Did I remember to stock up on mince pies? Have we even put up the tree yet?)

But this year, we are protecting that quiet, inner warmth.

I’ve realised that the most generous act of love we can give ourselves this season is not found in hustling harder or achieving a flawless holiday. It’s found in the simple, radical grace of stopping that frantic momentum. Your ‘Mindful Miles’ this month aren’t just about movement; they are measured in the intentional, loving pauses you grant yourself.

So, if your shoulders are already creeping up to meet your festive earrings—that familiar sign that you’re doing too much—consider this your gentle, heartfelt reminder: The greatest act of self-love this December is giving yourself the honest, full permission to simply rest and breathe.