I’m back home in Bedford, and honestly? It feels so good. There’s something deeply comforting about returning to your own space – your own smells, your own rhythm, your own rituals. Oxford was beautiful and exactly what I needed… but I didn’t realise how much I needed to come back to myself through the doorway of Home.
The first thing I did when I walked in? Watered my plant babies, of course. They looked a little neglected (bless Khushi, it didn’t occur to her) – but with a bit of love and a long drink, they perked up. Just like me.
After that, I unpacked, gave the house a reset, lit some lamps, opened the windows, and shifted the energy. It’s amazing how quickly the space begins to feel different when I’m back in it – like it breathes again.
Truthfully, when I’m not home, things don’t quite move with the same rhythm. The house feels… a little dull, a little stagnant. Not unkindly so, but the sort of energy that accumulates when things aren’t tended to with love. But today? It’s coming back to life. And so am I.
There was the loveliest surprise waiting for me too – a bouquet of peonies (my favourite!) from a dear friend, who’d dropped them off the day before. I trimmed the stems and placed them in this beautiful glass lantern vase – they’ve brought such soft elegance to the space. A little reminder from the universe that beauty always finds its way home.
Dinner was simple, light, and nourishing – steamed new potatoes and sweet potatoes with tuna, sweetcorn, and salad. Exactly what my body was craving after days of being a little out of sync. These little rituals – cooking, creating calm, resetting the house – they’re not “tasks” right now. They’re a kind of ceremony.
I did miss a virtual coffee catch-up with a lovely new friend (we met at Awaken Your Highest Self) – it completely slipped my mind as I got caught up in the flow of housework. I’ll message her tomorrow. I’ve realised lately that it’s okay to move at my own pace, especially when I’m re-rooting myself.
This week is about soft resets. I’m really looking forward to heading out over the next few days to stock up on home essentials – the little things that make life feel put-together: cleaning spray, loo rolls, herbs, pantry bits. I’ve missed cooking and pottering. I’m ready to bring in more nourishing meals, slow walks, and long, grounding evenings.
And underneath it all, I can feel something brewing. Quietly. Steadily. Like a new rhythm rising. I’m starting to feel into the creative flow again – ideas for the 4-week Midlife Reset Programme are starting to stir. Slowly, gently, beautifully. There’s no rush – just readiness.
It’s not just about coming home.
It’s about remembering who I am, when the world goes quiet and I’m finally back in my own arms.
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