Getting Ready As Ritual

I thoroughly enjoy

“Getting ready”

It’s a form of ritual for me

I like everything about it


The shower:

The water and the smell of soap

The facial products:

The toner, lotion, foundation

The hairstyle:

Brushing, straightening, curling

The makeup:

Eyeshadow, lipstick, mascara

The outfit:

The shoes, dresses, tops, bottoms

The accessories:

The earrings, rings, necklace

And I particularly have a

Tremendous love for

Handbags

The process of getting ready

Is my favorite part of the day

It’s not time consuming

Or burdensome,

Or annoying,

Or difficult

I find it to be an

Opportunity to actively be

Present to myself,

And to be kind to myself

By making every part of me pretty

People say they don’t have time

To invest in themselves

In the morning but

If there’s anyone I have time for

It’s ME

I think there are great

Psychological benefits to be

Gained by taking the time

To get aesthetically ready

For the world

I know I certainly feel the gains

;)