For much of life, our days are built around the needs and schedules of others. We wake up to alarm clocks not because we want to, but because school drop-offs, work meetings, family responsibilities, or deadlines demand it. Our time is spoken for before we even open our eyes. Then, almost without realizing it, we can spend decades in this constant state of doing—always moving to someone else’s rhythm. But then a shift happens. Children grow. Careers wind down. The relentless

As you grow older, life naturally shifts pace. Where once the rhythm was dictated by jobs, children, partners, or obligations, there now may be a quieter space. That silence isn’t emptiness—it’s possibility. This chapter invites you to slow down and notice your own natural rhythm, one that may have been long ignored. You no longer need to rush to meet the world’s demands; now is the time to meet yourself where you truly are.

Life transitions—whether welcomed or unexpected—have a way of disorienting us. Changes such as moving, starting a new job, ending a relationship, becoming a parent, or grieving a loss can leave us feeling uprooted, overwhelmed, and emotionally vulnerable. During these times, our familiar structures and sense of normalcy may be disrupted, creating emotional turbulence and uncertainty. In these moments, establishing or returning to simple, intentional rituals can be grounding