The Power of One Gentle Step

The Nudge That Became a Beginning

So it happened…
For a while, I had been meaning to start this newsletter
The idea kept floating around, quietly nudging me, but it never found its moment
Until that morning, when I told myself, “Today. No matter what.”

There was work to be done
A newsletter needs structure, intention, maybe even a few days to shape itself.
But when I decided, I was all in. Fully. 100 percent effort, no looking back.

And by evening… it was published

The Power of the First Step

Now, I know, starting a newsletter might not seem like a big deal
And maybe it isn’t
But for me, this is about something far deeper; the power of the first step.

I hold close a mantra: “24 hours.”
Start something. Move it. Give it your all, in just one day.

Not everything gets finished in 24 hours… but something inside you shifts when you truly show up.

You stop saying, “It can’t be done,” and instead ask, “What can be done?”
This shift… it changes everything

Presence Over Perfection

It’s not about the size of the task
Big or small doesn’t matter

It’s about how we look at it
The energy we bring
The presence
The intention

And most of all… the inner silence
Because you can’t see your reflection in rippling water
Only when it stills, you see clearly
Only when the inner noise settles, can clarity dawn…

Now, let’s try a small activity.
Here, I invite you to truly become a part of Calm Corner

For Inner Peace and Clarity

Take just 3 minutes today
Close your eyes
Sit gently in stillness
Let your breath slow down

With every exhale, release the need to fix, plan, or figure anything out
Just be

Allow the waves within you to settle

And when the inner waters are still…
Ask gently:
“What is mine to do today?”
Let the answer rise, not from thought, but from stillness

This Is How Calm Corner Begins

Not with perfection, but with presence.
Not with performance, but with love.

And I am so grateful you’re here with me

I will see you soon

In the meantime,
Invite that one person you feel should join this corner
And feel free to connect on Instagram or LinkedIn for more conversation and a little laughter

With warmth, stillness, and light,
- Divya
Founder, Shakuntala Yogshala
Therapeutic Wellness Coach | Shadow Work Healer | Yoga & Meditation Guide