Reflection
Set the hour with the same tenderness you give a friend. Choose a time when household noise softens—late afternoon, early evening, or a clear morning. Let the point be simple: to read slowly and to be alone with the book and your thoughts.
Prepare a small space: a comfortable chair, warm light, a filled mug, and a phone set to silent in another room. Keep the selection modest—one short book, a single essay, or a collection of poems—so the choice itself doesn't distract you. Use a timer if it helps, but let the rhythm be unhurried.
During the hour, read without pressure; allow your attention to drift back to the page when it wanders. If a line wants to be remembered, underline one phrase or fold a corner. When the hour closes, put the book down gently, stretch, and carry a sliver of that quiet into the rest of your day.