Creating Calm in the Midst of Thanksgiving

November 27, 2025 | Self-Preservation

I used to push myself to make everything perfect, the decorations, the menu, the mood. But perfection is exhausting, and frankly, overrated. Now I focus on cultivating peace. I give myself permission to pause, breathe, and lean into stillness when the environment around me feels too loud.

Sometimes that looks like stepping outside for a moment of fresh air. Sometimes it’s sipping tea from my Hermonious Affirmation Tumbler and repeating a mantra that steadies my spirit. Sometimes it’s letting myself cry, laugh, or simply be. And sometimes “calm” is saying no -with love.

Putting Myself First Isn’t Selfish. It’s Sacred

One of the greatest acts of gratitude I can offer those I love is showing up as the fullest, healthiest version of myself. When I prioritize rest, boundaries, mindfulness, and spiritual hygiene, I’m honoring the woman I am becoming. I’m giving my family the gift of my presence, not my perfection.

This holiday season, I’m committing to:

 Choosing peace over performance 

Listening to my body before I overextend

Allowing joy to come naturally, not forced

Remembering that I deserve softness, too

And I hope you will choose yourself, too.

Thanksgiving Intention for Us All

As we gather, celebrate, and reflect, may we each find our calm, even if just for a few deep breaths. May we hold gratitude not just for others, but for the strength, resilience, and tenderness we carry within ourselves. May we enter this season grounded, not drained. And may we remind ourselves each day, “I am allowed to put me first.”

From our heart to yours, we wish you a Thanksgiving filled with love, softness, and soul-nourishing peace.

With harmony and light,

K. N. Jackson | Team Hermonious