When Life Disrupts Our Rhythm:

 

When Life Disrupts Our Rhythm: Finding Our Way Back*

Routine is so important in our daily lives.
For the past three days, I have been completely off my daily schedule. My colleague is here from America, so I had camera crews, filming days, and visiting days on the farms.
We traveled through central Israel up to the Lebanese border and into the Gaza envelope.
*My days started at 5 AM and finished at 1 AM*.
Laundry has been piling up, and my eating, sleeping, davening, and workout schedule is topsy-turvy. I may have said a few words here and there to my kids,
*Yet all in all, I know how crucial and important the work I am doing is*.

This morning was supposed to be my return to routine, yet I feel so lost.
Many of us face this challenge: why is it so hard to jump back in after disruption, and how can we refocus and thrive better than before?

The truth is, our routines are like delicate ecosystems. When disrupted, even for just a few days, they can feel impossible to restart. This isn't a failure on our part – it's a natural human response to change. Our bodies and minds become temporarily recalibrated to a different rhythm, making the familiar suddenly feel foreign.

*What we often forget is that our original routines weren't built in a day*.
They were created through consistent, intentional actions over time. When returning to routine, we need to extend ourselves the same patience we had when first establishing these habits.

Start by reconnecting with your why. Remember that your routine exists to serve you, not the other way around. Early morning prayers, workouts, and moments with family – they're investments in your physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being.
*They're the foundation that enables you to do the important work you're called to do*.

Returning to routine isn't about rigid perfection – it's about recommitting to the practices that help you show up as your best self for that work, your family, and your well-being.

*Your routine awaits, not as a taskmaster, but as a faithful friend ready to welcome you back. Take that first step, however small, and trust that the rhythm will return, perhaps even stronger than before*.|












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