03/16/2026
Nothing calms me more on a Sunday afternoon than putting on a homemade pot of sauce. There is nothing like the smell of garlic sizzling to calm the nervous system. Sunday sauce was something my grandmother, my mom, my aunts, and my sister always had simmering on the stove. As I partake and practice carrying on this tradition, I realize how truly blessed I am to have such a lineage of strong, loveable, and capable women who have shown their love in well “meatballs” really….haha
Whatever is happening in life, making my Nonni’s sauce is what calms my body and mind. It definitely soothes the soul on this blizzardy Sunday afternoon. As a matter of fact, lately I’ve been paying more attention to exactly “what comfort means to me?”Why I seek it? When and how I use it? It’s an interesting coping mechanism we have hardwired within ourselves.
With this in mind, I strive to challenge myself when I feel the need to cling to the “familiar” because it’s predictable and feels somewhat safe. The only problem is that sometimes playing it safe can stunt growth.
As I undergo new learning, I am practicing making space for new opportunities for growth. Leaning into a bit of discomfort and stretching myself to take new chances to grow can feel a bit scary and uncomfortable at times. I have to admit that leaning into the unknown is not something I’ve exactly embraced or made room for enough in my lifetime.
I pray for daily discernment of knowing when it is healthy to reach for comfort and when it is time to work on new learning and partake in new opportunities. I have found something worthwhile to invest some time and energy into, Let the learning begin…..❤️💕
After all, if “nothing changes, nothing changes”…..