Begin by finding a space that feels safe, uncluttered, and calm. Light a candle. Open a window. Let the outside world soften.

Sit or lie down in a position that feels supportive. There’s no need to force stillness—only to welcome it.

Close your eyes.

Bring one hand to your heart and the other to your belly. Feel your breath move through you like a tide—effortless, rhythmic, alive.

Inhale slowly through the nose, allowing the air to fill the lower belly first, then the ribs, and finally the chest. Hold it gently at the top.

Exhale just as slowly through the mouth, letting go of everything you no longer need. Let your shoulders drop. Let your jaw soften. Let your body remember safety.

Repeat this breath cycle for several rounds.

Now, begin to observe your thoughts—not with judgment, but with curiosity. Imagine them as clouds passing through a wide sky. You don’t need to hold onto them. Let them float. Let them shift. Let them pass.

If your mind wanders, bring your focus gently back to the breath. Inhale. Exhale. Begin again.

You can stay here for five minutes or fifty. Trust the length your body asks for today. When you feel complete, bring a slight smile to your face. Notice how the world feels different. Lighter. Quieter. More spacious.

When you open your eyes, carry that stillness with you. Into your morning. Into your choices. Into your life.

This is your ritual. This is your return.