Motherhood and a corporate career often feel like two full-time jobs stacked on top of each other. From early-morning emails to late-night bedtime stories, the days blur into each other. Somewhere between the meetings, the practices, the laundry, and the deadlines, it’s easy to lose yourself.
For me, meditation became less of a luxury and more of a lifeline. Ten minutes of stillness before the chaos begins changes everything. It’s not about sitting cross-legged on a cushion for an hour. It’s about claiming a moment to breathe, to clear the noise, and to remember who I am outside of all the roles I play.
Some mornings, I light an incense and let the silence wash over me. Other days, it’s a quiet drive with no music, just the hum of the road and the rhythm of my breath. Sometimes it’s as simple as closing my eyes at my desk for three minutes before the next meeting.
Meditation isn’t perfect. Kids interrupt. Thoughts race. The to-do list creeps in. But that’s the point. The practice isn’t about creating a flawless bubble of peace. It’s about learning to find clarity in the middle of the noise. It’s about teaching your mind to soften even when life feels sharp.
As a single mom, my time rarely feels like my own. But when I give myself even a sliver of silence, I’m better for my boys and for my work. I show up with more patience, more clarity, and more presence.
The truth is, meditation doesn’t erase the chaos. It helps you carry it with more grace. It reminds you that even when life is loud, there is still quiet inside you waiting to be found.
So whether it’s five minutes with your eyes closed before the kids wake up, or a deep breath in the parking lot before soccer practice, meditation is there. Small, simple, steady. A reminder that clarity isn’t something you chase. It’s something you create.
~ Sarah Ochello | Coastal Buddha
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