Day 152 blog

Today started off heavy. I was hit with a major issue that caused one of my businesses to crash, and I spent hours on the phone with different IT people trying to get things back up and running. Even after all that time, we’re still only partially back in service.

Moments like that are stressful in a different way. It’s not just the technical issue, it’s the pressure that comes with knowing people rely on what you’ve built and wanting everything fixed immediately.

In the middle of all of it, I still made my way to Wednesday mass. And that shift in the day gave me a different perspective going into this part of Holy Week.

The reflection brought me to Mark 14:10-11, where Judas makes the decision that sets everything in motion. What stood out to me wasn’t just the act itself, but how quietly things can shift behind the scenes before you even realize the full impact.

It made me think about how in life and in business, not everything is visible right away. Sometimes things are unfolding that you don’t see until you’re already dealing with the results. That’s where discernment, awareness, and staying grounded becomes so important.

Today reminded me to slow down mentally, even when everything feels urgent. To not react out of frustration, but to stay steady, think clearly, and move with intention no matter what is happening around me.

Not every situation is in your control, but how you respond always is.

Today was a mix of pressure, reflection, and perspective. A reminder to stay grounded, stay aware, and keep faith at the center even when the day doesn’t go as planned.

Signed, Paulina.