There’s something deeply grounding about a slow, soft morning at home—especially when it starts with cooking yourself a real, hearty breakfast. Not rushed. Not performative. Just intentional.

This morning’s brunch was a Southern classic remix: creamy cheddar grits, golden fried catfish, a scoop of leftover spaghetti, and a warm honey butter croissant. It might not be the kind of spread you see plated perfectly at a café, but that’s exactly the beauty of it. This was real life. Real nourishment. Real comfort.

Cooking as a Form of Intention

 

Taking the time to cook—especially on a Monday morning that opens a brand-new month—is an act of self-respect. It says: I’m not rushing into the week on empty. It says: I’m allowed to ease into momentum.

Cheddar grits bubbling slowly on the stove, seasoned just right. Catfish fried crisp and golden, that familiar crunch that tastes like home. A croissant warmed until flaky and brushed with honey butter, softening into sweetness. And yes—spaghetti from another day, reheated and welcomed. Leftovers aren’t lazy; they’re resourceful. They remind us that abundance doesn’t have to be recreated from scratch every time.

 

Why Leftovers Belong in Slow Mornings

 

There’s something comforting about leftovers in the morning. They carry memory. They say you planned ahead—or at least lived well the day before. Including them in breakfast is a quiet permission slip to let go of rigid rules and lean into what feels good and sustaining.

This kind of meal doesn’t just feed your body. It grounds your nervous system. It slows your breath. It sets a tone: soft doesn’t mean unproductive—it means intentional.

 

Starting the Month Full

 

On a Monday. At the beginning of a new month. Choosing to start the day full—not just of food, but of calm—changes everything. It’s easier to move with clarity when you’ve already honored yourself first.

Slow mornings like this aren’t about luxury. They’re about alignment. About reminding yourself that you don’t have to rush to be worthy of a good day.

Sometimes the most powerful reset is simply:

• cooking at home
• eating well
• moving slowly
• and letting comfort lead

And if that comfort comes with fried catfish, cheddar grits, a honey butter croissant, and a side of yesterday’s spaghetti? Even better. 💛

Here’s to more slow, soft mornings—especially when the week and the month are just beginning.