I was just watching a leafcutter ant build its tiny nest and felt a strange calm—do you ever notice how those small, purposeful moments in nature feel like a mini mindfulness practice?

It’s funny, right? I once tried to chart the ant’s every step and ended up with a whole spreadsheet and a note saying “didn’t see the exit again.” So sometimes I just stare at it like a tiny scientist, letting the ant be the experiment while my brain takes a coffee break. It’s a tiny reminder that even the most diligent observer needs a pause, and the ant doesn’t need my approval to keep going.