The class was meant to be a ritual—a sacred circle of light.
I had this vision: as I read the script, mamas across the U.S. and Canada would light candles in their homes—east, west, north, and south—creating a web of connection beyond the screen.
Maybe some lit their candles, and maybe others held them in their hearts instead.
It was to be a blend of a Mother's Blessing meets Prenatal Yoga Online. A moment of collective intention to honor all those due this month.
But my space was dimly lit. My baby was fussing. I could barely see, let alone light the candles. So I adapted. I lit one candle in front of me—west—and invited everyone to imagine lighting their own with just their pointer finger. It wasn’t what I’d pictured, but it was real. And in that moment, real was enough.
Then, just as I was guiding everyone through self-love affirmations, my mic went dead. Right in the middle of saying:
💬 "I love myself. I am enough."
The irony was not lost on me.
I had two choices—panic, or surrender.
So I took a deep breath, leaned in closer to the computer, and trusted that the message would still land. I spoke a little louder, directing my voice towards the screen, and guided the group through self-massage techniques—improvising in ways that kept us grounded and connected, despite the glitches
Because sometimes, life asks us to show up without the perfect setting, without certainty—just as we are.
With just 7 minutes left, I asked:
✨ "Would you rather move or rest?" (Thumbs up for movement, thumbs sideways for relaxation.)
I expected at least one person to want to move. But every single mama chose rest.
That was the most profound part of the class.
Because here’s the truth:
Some days, things go as planned. Most do not.
And instead of resisting, I’ve learned that the most valuable thing we can do is lean into the moment, trust the process, and embrace the imperfections.
But this lesson wasn’t just for my students. It was for me, too.
What This Taught Me (And What I Hope It Teaches You Too)
1. Rituals Are Felt, Even If We Don’t See Them: While the candles might not have been visible on screen, I believe they were there in spirit—our intentions matter, even when we can't witness the outcome.
2. Embrace Imperfection: I wanted to create the perfect ambiance. Instead, I created a moment of real connection. Motherhood, birth, and life will never look exactly like we imagined—but sometimes, the messy moments hold the most meaning.
3. Listen to the Moment: When my mic went out, I didn’t force things to go my way. I adapted. What if, instead of resisting life’s disruptions, we let them lead us somewhere unexpected?
4. Trust Your Intuition: I had a plan. But my students needed something else. Our bodies, our babies, and our souls whisper their needs—are we listening?
5. You Are Enough. Even when things feel chaotic. Even when you’re improvising. Even when it’s not perfect. You. Are. Enough.
What Can You Do Right Now?
If your life feels messy, overwhelming, or out of control, I invite you to try this:
🔸 Pause. Close your eyes. Take three deep breaths. Let go of the need to have it all together.
🔸 Reflect. What part of your life are you gripping too tightly? Could you surrender—even just a little?
🔸 Act. Choose one small way to let go today. Maybe it’s resting instead of pushing. Maybe it’s softening instead of striving.
💬 Comment below: What’s one time you had to surrender to the unexpected? How did it turn out?
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With love,
Jennica
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