…and how I find my way back, again and again
Hello Dear Reader,
A couple nights ago, I woke up at 4 AM — mind racing.
The full moon was still hanging low in the sky, but the noise in my head was already loud.
Anxiety.
Stress about the week ahead.
Thoughts looping around decisions I’d already made, things I couldn’t change.
And the familiar question: “Why now again?”
I tried to fall asleep, but couldn’t.
So I got up.
Had a glass of water.
Sat down.
And decided to meditate — still a bit annoyed, still half-awake, not looking for peace, just needing something that would work.
I didn’t use music. I didn’t light a candle.
I just sat with the noise.
And somehow, it started to calm down.
I told myself:
“You’ve done what you could.
You’re not behind.
You’re safe.”
Four hours later, I woke up — rested.
Not because the thoughts disappeared…
but because I remembered the real me —
and that all these thoughts were just noise.
It’s not the full moon that causes insomnia.
It could be anything — a food you ate, a word someone said, a fear triggered out of nowhere.
But every time it happens, I come back to the same place:
🧭 Knowing yourself — and consistently applying what you’ve learned about yourself — is the only way back to peace.
That’s the real work.
And it’s never done.
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☀️ A Soft Question for You:
Are you making time — real time — for the version of yourself you love being around?
Maybe this summer isn’t about escaping life,
but remembering how to live it as the real you.
🌿 Something That Helps Me Physically
You know I always speak about energy, perspective, inner work…
But I’ve learned — especially through my Chinese Medicine studies — the body is not optional.
When I feel ungrounded or caught in mental noise, I come back to what works:
🪷 acupuncture
🥗 light food
🌳 nature
🚶♂️ movement
🌅 slow mornings
💤 good sleep
These are not extras.
They are the baseline.
And if you don’t know where to begin — I’m here.
Whether it’s an energy cleanse, a reset, or simply a different kind of conversation:
👉 www.pawelglod.com/coaching
📖 My Book – Updated!
I am no on GoodReads.com as an official author and will be starting translation to Polish and Spanish shortly. You can always get access or 👉Buy the book + read full details on my web.
💬 Feel Called to Share?
If something here resonates, please pass this link to someone who may benefit:
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Thank you for walking this path with me.
With respect and light,
Pawel Glod
🌐 www.pawelglod.com
📸 Instagram: @plglod
