Self Care Rituals, Part One

Slice a fresh lemon wedge. The knife glides smoothly through the cold fruit.

I squeeze gently before dropping it into my over-sized mason jar.

Next, ice. So much ice. Flick the faucet and top it off with water.

Pull the kitchen drawer and add a tall, stainless steel straw with a flourish.

I take a long sip followed by a pause,

The cold, barely citrusy flavor washes over me.

I pad over to my desk and start my morning.