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Mindful Monday

  • Catherine Addor
  • Dec 1
  • 1 min read

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The Chocolate Countdown


Chocolate countdown calendars are such a tiny, joyful ritual. One small square, one little door, one moment of “oh!” in the middle of an ordinary day. They aren’t about the chocolate itself as much as what it represents: anticipation, patience, and the practice of savoring a single, simple moment.


What if we treated our days like a countdown calendar? Not racing ahead to the “big” day, but opening just one door at a time with curiosity? Instead of gulping down the whole month in worry or busyness, we can pause, breathe, and notice: What is today’s small sweetness?


Today, try this:

  • Before you dive into your to-do list, name one thing you’re looking forward to.

  • At some point, pause and “open the door” on that moment. Be fully present for it, even if it only lasts a minute.

  • Tonight, ask yourself: What was today’s little piece of chocolate? Where did I find delight?


We don’t always get to choose the size of our days, but we can choose to notice the sweetness hidden inside them.


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