Stillness by the Water: Finding Balance in Light and Reflection

There’s something deeply calming about the gentle glow of a candle reflected in water. The flicker of the flame reminds us of warmth and hope, while the steady flow of water whispers peace and renewal. Together, they create a space where balance feels possible and calm becomes tangible.

In a world that often moves too fast, we need moments like these, moments where light and water remind us to pause, breathe, and reconnect with ourselves.

The Symbolism of Water and Light

  • Water restores – It cleanses, refreshes, and reminds us that we can begin again at any time.

  • Light guides – The flame offers direction, comfort, and a reminder of inner strength.

  • Balance grounds us – just like the stacked stones, wellness is about alignment and stability amidst life’s flow.

Try This: A Candle & Water Reflection

You don’t need a spa or a retreat to experience this calm. Try this simple practice at home:

  1. Please light a candle and place it near a bowl or glass of water.

  2. Sit quietly for a few moments, watching the flame reflect on the surface.

  3. With each inhale, imagine drawing in light. With each exhale, imagine releasing your stress into the water.

  4. End with a word or phrase that anchors you: peace, balance, renewal.

Embracing Everyday Rituals

When we create small wellness rituals like this, we remind ourselves that calm isn’t somewhere we visit occasionally, it’s something we can build, moment by moment, wherever we are.

✨ The glow of a candle, the flow of water, and the grounding weight of stillness can be your daily invitation to step back into balance.

Cynthia Skyers-Gordon

Dr. Cynthia Skyers-Gordon, Ed.D. is the founder of SILWELL-C (Staff-Inspired Leadership for Wellness and Calm), a wellness initiative created to empower educators, leaders, and teams to thrive from within. With more than 33 years of experience in early childhood education, from assistant teacher to director to Education Coordinator, Dr. Skyers-Gordon understands the challenges and opportunities staff face each day.

SILWELL-C was born from her belief that true wellness in schools starts with the staff themselves. By providing calm leadership strategies, practical tools, affirmations, and inspiration, SILWELL-C equips educators and leaders to create supportive, balanced environments where both staff and children can flourish.

Through workshops, consultations, and creative resources, Dr. Skyers-Gordon combines her in-depth expertise with a passion for cultivating resilience, connection, and calm in every space. Whether it’s through her upcoming Wellness Toolkit, the JamBel Storybook, or the Free Wellness Hub, she continues to design practical ways for educators and leaders to sustain their own wellness while inspiring others.

At its core, SILWELL-C is more than a program; it’s a movement: a reminder that when staff lead with wellness, schools grow with strength, calm, and confidence.

https://www.silwellc.com
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