Sometimes, we cling to routine. Other times, we chase variety.

Let routine and variety dance together.

Let them have their time in the spotlight — their solo, their moment to shine.

But ultimately, it is a partner dance.

A life of only routine is monotony. A life of only variety is wandering.

Routine — the quiet engine that powers your goals.

Variety — the spark that opens doors you didn’t know were there.

They fill in each other’s gaps, each bringing what the other lacks.

Together, they make a partnership worth watching.

And if you notice one partner leading too often, try switching it up.

A switch can be simple. If you’re like me — wake up, brush teeth, coffee, write — maybe one day, you skip the solo script and meet a friend for coffee instead. If you're more on the variety side, try on a 5 minute meditation or gratitude journal for a week.

And when you do, ask yourself: what is variety teaching me about routine? What is routine teaching me about variety?

When you let them dance together, they create a choreography all their own -- part rhythm, part surprise.