The Journal of Maig
June 2026 | Softness on Purpose
Lately, I’ve been finding comfort in something simple: washing my face.
It may not seem significant, but in a season where so much feels uncertain, this small act has become a moment of consistency. Every morning and every evening, I slow down long enough to care for myself.
My skincare routine is rooted in familiarity. I still use Clinique products because that’s what I watched my mother use growing up. There is something comforting about carrying pieces of her into my own daily routine. In the mornings, I use their foaming wash and cleanser before applying the rest of their three-step system. Once my clarifying lotion dries, I use eye cream, a vitamin C serum, and moisturizer before finishing with a lip oil if I’m feeling fancy.
At night, I take my time. I use my favorite disposable washcloth to clean my face, apply a different serum, and finish with a sativa-infused overnight mask that helps me settle into rest. What started as skincare has become therapy.
I’ve read that washing your face can also hold spiritual significance, symbolizing renewal and preparation. Whether that’s exactly true or not, it feels true for me. Each morning feels like an opportunity to begin again. Each evening feels like permission to release what I can no longer carry.
I’ve also started treating myself to regular manicures instead of full acrylic sets. As much as I miss my nails, this season feels like it’s calling me back to simplicity. Not because I don’t deserve the extras, but because I’m learning that caring for myself doesn’t always have to be elaborate.
There is something beautiful about clean, well-maintained nails. It’s a quieter kind of luxury. A softer kind of self-care. One that reminds me that honoring myself can be found in the simple things just as much as the grand ones.
Maybe that’s what I’m learning this summer: softness isn’t always found in adding more. Sometimes it’s found in returning to what feels good, what feels sustainable, and what allows me to show up as the best version of myself.
This month, I also rejoined Audible. I’m looking forward to enjoying books again as I wind down for the evening. Between skincare, reading, and quiet moments of reflection, I’m intentionally making room to pour back into myself.
Most importantly, I feel God calling me into a deeper level of intentionality. I’ve been thinking about listening to Scripture or reading my Bible while I complete my skincare routine, allowing those moments to become time spent with Him as well. If I’m going to start and end my day with intention, I want Him at the center of it.
There has been so much happening lately, and if I’m honest, this season has stretched me in ways I wasn’t expecting. But through it all, I’m learning that self-care isn’t selfish. It’s stewardship. It’s tending to the mind, body, and spirit God entrusted to me.
My heart’s desire is simple: to grow closer to God, to care for myself with the same grace I extend to others, and to remain faithful during seasons that don’t look the way I planned.
For now, that journey looks a lot like a clean face, freshly manicured nails, an open Bible, a good book, and a willingness to keep showing up one day at a time.
With love,
Maig