WILDFLOWER WEDNESDAY — FIND YOUR 15
- Jodie Chandler
- 1 day ago
- 3 min read
A gentle pause in the middle of your week
In a world that celebrates busyness and constant doing, taking time for yourself can feel like something you need to earn.
But the truth is…
you don’t need to earn rest.
You don’t need permission to pause.
You don’t need to justify slowing down.
Wildflower Wednesday is a weekly invitation to step out of the noise and into a softer rhythm — even if only for fifteen minutes.
Not to achieve.
Not to fix.
Not to perform.
But to reconnect.
Today, we begin with a simple pause.
1. Pause & Breathe
Before you pick up your journal… pause.
Let your shoulders soften. Unclench your jaw. Notice your breath.
Take a slow inhale through your nose. Hold it for a moment. Release gently through your mouth.
Do that three times.
You may notice your body settling. Your thoughts slowing. Your nervous system receiving the message:
you are safe to slow down.
Fifteen minutes is enough. You don’t need more time. You only need presence.
2. The Wildflower Prompt
What do I need more of in my life right now?
Not what others expect. Not what feels productive. Not what you “should” say.
What do you need?
More quiet?
More space?
More creativity?
More rest?
More honesty?
More joy?
Write without editing. Let the words arrive as they wish.
There is no right way to do this.
3. The Garden Moment
If you can, take your journal outside.
Sit on a step, under a tree, in the garden, or wherever you can feel the air on your skin.
Notice what surrounds you.
The sound of birds.
Wind through leaves.
Distant hums of life moving.
The way light falls across the ground.
Nature has a quiet way of regulating us.
We don’t have to try.
We simply sit… and our bodies begin to soften.
If going outside isn’t possible, sit near a window and let the light be your companion.
4. The Create Option
Create a simple page that reflects how you want this week to feel.
This is not about artistic skill. It is about emotional intention.
Tear paper.
Layer soft colours.
Add texture.
Include a word that feels grounding.
Think of this page as a gentle anchor for your week ahead.
Not a to-do list.
Not a goal.
A feeling.
Perhaps calm.
Perhaps spacious.
Perhaps steady.
Perhaps hopeful.
Let your page hold that energy.
Why the Pause Matters
When we slow down and breathe intentionally, we send a signal of safety to our nervous system.
Our heart rate begins to settle.
Muscles release tension.
Thoughts become clearer.
Creativity returns.
In the constant rush of modern life, our bodies rarely receive the message that it is safe to rest.
A mindful pause — even a short one — can shift us from overwhelm into presence.
From scattered into grounded.
From reactive into aware.
This is not wasted time.
This is restoration.
Journal Inspiration
If you feel unsure where to begin, try:
• soft botanical colours like sage, blush, and warm neutrals
• torn paper edges for organic texture
• snippets from old books or nature imagery
• pressed petals or leaf shapes
• calming words like breathe, slow, gentle, here
• simple layers rather than complexity
Let your page feel soft, not busy.
Let it feel like an exhale.
If you find yourself craving connection as well as quiet, our Paper & Petals gatherings offer a gentle space to slow down and create alongside other women.
There is no pressure to perform.
No expectation to be “creative enough.”
No need to bring anything except yourself.
Together, we pause.
We create.
We reconnect.
A Gentle Reminder
You don’t need a perfect morning routine.
You don’t need hours of free time.
You don’t need silence or ideal conditions.
You only need a few moments of willingness.
Fifteen minutes can soften an entire day.
Fifteen minutes can bring you back to yourself.
If you needed permission to pause today, this is it.
Find your 15.
Create. Breathe. Be.
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