The Journaling Muse – Issue #27 Soft Rituals in a Hard World
A soft space to reflect, reconnect, and create with feeling.​ My intention is to help you slow down and soothe your nervous system — through colour, texture, and expressive journaling that speaks gently to your inner world.​ ​
​ Hi, Dear Reader,
​ Some mornings, I wake up already carrying the weight of old thoughts—shaped by years of habit and belief. That’s why I begin each day with something different. A whisper of gratitude. A quiet mantra. “I’m healthy and fit. I’m excited about my day. Something beautiful is waiting for me.” It’s not always easy. But it’s how I reclaim the day from my subconscious limits.
Evenings, I light a candle. In winter, I turn on the little house diffusers with soft lights. These aren’t grand gestures. They’re soft rituals—tiny anchors in a chaotic world.
When I was struggling with chronic pain, I discovered something powerful: ​Somatic tracking.​ Learning to listen to my body, gently and without fear. Breathing slowly. Paying attention to both the pain and the comfort. Letting it be there. Letting it go.
​ These rituals didn’t fix everything overnight, but they changed the way I lived in my body. And slowly, I've been healing.
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Journal Prompts:
What is one small act that soothes you, even briefly?
What ritual from childhood brought you comfort—can you recreate it today?
Make a list: What soft moments of joy can you weave into your day?
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Creative Invitation – Draw or Collage a Ritual​ Make something quiet and personal:
Draw your hands around a warm mug, a candle’s flame, or a cozy corner of your home.
Or create a tiny altar—gather objects that make you feel safe, supported, or joyful. Take a photo or write about it.
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Sensory Pause:
Notice your feet on the floor, the texture of your shirt, the scent of soap or coffee.
Step outside for a moment. Feel the breeze. Listen to one sound. Let it be enough.
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Mindful Movement:
Stretch your arms slowly overhead.
Take three long breaths, making the exhale longer than the inhale.
Dance to your favorite calming song. Then journal: How do I feel now?
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Closing Whispers:​ Soft rituals won’t solve everything. But they restore our nervous systems. They help us stay tender, even when the world is hard.
In Varket Bazar, Budapest -Soul Stones exhibition on a very hot day
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