Reflect & Reconnect: May
May has lingered for me — slow and stretched. Has it felt that way for you too?
Hi there,
As we stand at the edge of a new month, it’s time to breathe deeply, look inward, and ask: Did I show up for myself? Did I honour my goals? Did I make space for rest? Did I speak kindly to myself?
Maybe this month didn’t go “perfectly.” Maybe your routines slipped, your goals shifted, or your energy felt low at some point. But still, you showed up. You tried. You tuned in, even for a moment — and that matters.
Let’s reflect together.
🌿 What We Did This Month
While I had hoped for more reads, more activities, more rhythm with the community, life asked for my attention in other ways—moments where balancing it all felt like too much. May had its own lesson for me: the quiet strength of slowing down.
This month, I paused. I breathed. I let go of pressure and leaned into presence. It wasn’t what I planned, but maybe it was exactly what I needed. And that, too, is growth.
I shared just one newsletter — Mindful Mondays — where I spoke about faith, surrender, and aligning with what’s beyond our control. It was a gentle reminder: while we may not hold all the answers, we’re responsible for how we show up and stay grounded through the unknown.
Reflection Prompt:
When life feels uncertain, do I shrink in fear or lean into trust?What does surrender look like for me — in a real and personal way?
Where did I offer myself grace this month? And where could I offer more?
📖 This Month’s Big Question:
“In what ways have I grown this month that might not be visible to others?”
Pause and sit with this. Write your answer. Say it aloud. Let it validate your quiet wins — the kind only you and God may have noticed.
For me, I lived in my small moments. I found gratitude in the littlest things, and I documented my life in ways that warmed my heart.
🧘🏾♀️ Rate Your Life Check-In
How have you really been doing in the core areas of your life? Take a few quiet moments to breathe, be honest with yourself, and rate the following:
Food/Nourishment
Exercise/Movement
Spirituality
Personal Goals
🌱 Questions to Reflect On:
Have I been nourishing myself, or simply feeding myself to get by?
This month, I leaned heavily on takeouts — no judgment, but definitely not my best choice (wouldn’t recommend, lol).
Do I move to feel alive, or because I feel I have to?
I stretched more this month. I took more walks. And I remembered how good it feels to just move without pressure.
When was the last time I sat in stillness — no phone, no rush, just me and the moment?
Sunday mornings became sacred for me. I carved out space for silence, and it made all the difference.
Am I still in touch with the goals I set at the start of the month? Why or why not?
I fell off in some areas — and that’s okay. I’ll start over as many times as I need to. Progress isn’t always linear, and grace will always be part of the journey.
Has my faith felt like a grounding force or a distant thought lately?
Some days, my prayers were delayed and scattered. Other days, they were deep and comforting. Either way, I’m learning that faith doesn’t have to look perfect to be real.
📚 Introducing Our First Book: Butter Honey Pig Bread
We’re beginning our reading journey with a story that stirs the soul — Butter Honey Pig Bread by Francesca Ekwuyasi.
A friend recommended it to me, and I knew it was meant to be our first. This novel is a delicate, layered exploration of family, identity, love, loss, and the complicated beauty of coming home — to yourself and to others.
I can’t wait to read it, to pause over sentences that move me, unpack the emotions it stirs, hold space for all it invites me to reflect on and divulge its intricacies with the community.
💭 Journal Prompts to End the Month
What am I proud of, even if no one noticed?
What lesson keeps repeating itself in my life right now?
What do I want to carry into next month — and what can I leave behind?
Where did I find unexpected joy this month?
A Gentle Reminder
You don’t have to have everything figured out to be making progress. Some days growth looks like rest. Some months, it looks like slowing down. All of it counts.
Thank you for being part of this journey — for growing, for grounding, for showing up as you are. Here’s to becoming more of who you were always meant to be.
With love,
Mariam
Founder, Ajose