Finding My Quiet

Everybody who knows me personally knows I adore sleeping. A morning person, I am not.

But ever since I attended a meditation retreat last November, I have miraculously been able to make it down to the beach to watch the sunrise.

Living in a city (even if it’s on the outskirts) can be grating on me. I’ve been complaining to everybody about the noise but as it turns out, you CAN find quiet in San Francisco….at 7am by the ocean. The sound of the waves and the soft pinks in the sky settle something inside me. An hour of wandering by the beach makes me so much more ready to face the day.

I’m not there everyday but I feel proud that even when I fall off, I eventually find my way back to this habit. I think of consistency as a practice in resiliency rather than perfection. I don’t need to do all the right things everyday, but I do need to feel confident that I will return to my self-care.

What are the things that you need to face your day?

How can you cultivate more resiliency in the habits that bring you joy?

Take Care,

Naomi

PS: You may have noticed I am a bit more active lately. I'm currently in a chapter of evolution and growth so I am trying some new things. Moving forward, I plan to send out a newsletter twice a month to share updates, resources, delights, and other meaningful things. Thanks for being here so far. For more, you can also follow me on Instagram or LinkedIn.

Announcements/Resources:

  • Save the date! I’ve been invited back by Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics (LEAP) to facilitate a free community workshop on Wed May 21st on celebrating our cultural heritage.

  • I have openings in my caseload for new individual clients. Sliding scale & superbills available.

  • If you’re in the LA area and have been affected by the fires, here are 2 different directories to connect with therapists offering pro bono services. Look here or here.

Some recent delights:

  • My sister introduced me to this beautiful album and this song makes me want to cry.

  • I saw these comics last week and I’m still thinking about them.

  • Last night on the way home from yoga I ran into a wild skunk. Have you seen their cute bouncy gaits!? (Not my video)

Originally mailed on 2/11/25