What’s One Thing You Can Do Every Day, No Matter What Happens?

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When life feels overwhelming—holiday chaos, family visits,
changing seasons, global uncertainty—what grounds you? What
single action remains within your control?

Today I'm sharing a deeply personal reflection from Chapter 23 of
my book, "The Places When There Are Spaces," exploring how my
daily ritual of making my bed has become an unexpected anchor.
This seemingly mundane task transforms into something profound
through daily practice: sometimes a struggle when "the blankets
feel heavy" and other times a moment of unexpected beauty when
"the sheet catches the air as I shake it out, floating down
easily like a parachute making its soft landing."

What makes this ritual particularly powerful is its privacy and
complete autonomy. No one sees whether my bed is perfectly made
or if it's merely presentable on the surface. The act becomes a
daily reminder that some aspects of life remain entirely within
my control. As I write, "At the end of the day, it's my bed and
how I make it is entirely up to me and that is how I'll sleep in
it." This simple practice also cultivates gratitude—recognizing
that having a bed is itself a privilege.

What daily non-negotiable keeps you centered when everything else
feels chaotic? What small action might become your personal
touchstone? Listen to this brief but powerful episode, then take
a moment to consider: What's one thing that you can do every day,
no matter what happens?


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