Yesterday was Sunday…or “Pancake Sunday” as I like to call it.

Its the only day of the week I indulge in these fluffy breakfast favorites, loading them with everything imaginable: blueberries, oatmeal, nuts, chocolate chips, bananas, peaches (a personal favorite), even more unusual ingredients like pumpkin or cream cheese (which you stir in the batter.)

Without knowing it, I created a tradition for myself: one I’ve grown to look forward to more and more. And it’s not all about the pancakes (I swear!) It’s about the time. I sit down at my table to eat (which is often a rarity these days, as I often eat on the run or at my desk) and read the newspaper, listen to some jazz…relax. It’s the atmosphere I create for myself. The best part? It’s simple. It only requires a little imagination.

What can Monday be about for you? What can you treat yourself to? Maybe its Old Movie Monday Night. Or Bubble Bath Monday. Or Fresh Flowers Monday. Decide what you can do to add some ritual and tradition into your life. You’ll be really surprised at the rewards: a quietude of spirit, a grounding sensation, a gentle and peaceful love of life.