Leave a Little Sparkle Wherever You Go: A Soulful Note from The Nursing Well

Some days, the world feels heavy.

We clock in, clock out, pour from our cups, and hope it’s enough.

And yet, somewhere deep in our bones we know we’re here to do more than just get through the day. We’re here to leave a little sparkle behind. A trail of light that reminds others (and ourselves) of the beauty, the magic, and the healing we carry inside.

At The Nursing Well, you often read about tending to your own well so you can pour from fullness. But today, I want to talk about something just as sacred: living in such a way that your future self whispers thank you.

Whether it’s drinking your water mindfully, writing down that idea before it fades, going for that walk even when you’re tired, or speaking kindness into a patient’s day, you are planting seeds. Sacred little moments that bloom over time. And when they do? They become sparkles in your story. Reminders that you chose to align. That you followed the nudges.

Sparkle is Spiritual

Leaving sparkle isn’t about perfection or positivity all the time. It’s about presence. About infusing love into what you do, even in small ways:

A deep exhale breath before a shift.

A warm smile when handing meds.

Taking 5 minutes to stretch in the break room.

Saying “I love you” to yourself in the mirror after a long day.

Those things matter. They anchor you. They help you remember who you are, especially when life starts pulling you out of alignment.

From the Mat to the Medicine

My journey as a yoga teacher shaped how I care for others today. Yoga taught me to breathe through discomfort, to listen to the quiet, to soften even when I’m holding strong. Nursing showed me how sacred it is to hold space, to care without needing to fix, to comfort without rushing the process.

Now, I blend both paths. My stethoscope and my soul work together. I stretch when I can.

I hydrate often. I listen deeply. I remember that my body is an instrument of healing, not just for others, but for me too.

Notes to My Future Self

Sometimes, when I’m feeling unsure, I like to ask myself empowering questions:

“Will I be proud of this moment later?”

“Is this choice honoring the woman I am becoming?”

And the answer isn’t always some big life change. Often, it’s simple:

• Eat the fruit you cut up this morning.

• Juice that watermelon.

• Turn the phone on DND and walk outside.

• Rest. For real this time.

• Say “No.” (it is a complete sentence)

Those small alignments? They’re sparkles. They’re breadcrumbs trails back to your light.

The Sparkle of Legacy

In nursing, we see the full spectrum of life; beginnings, endings, and everything in between. It reminds me constantly: we don’t take things with us, but we do leave things behind. Energy. Impressions. A kind of invisible legacy.

So when I say leave a little sparkle, I don’t mean glitter or glam. I mean intention, impact, authenticity.

Smile at the new nurse. Compliment the tech. Encourage your coworker to drink their water. Leave post-it notes. Share. Take your vitamins. Move your body. Breathe deeply.

Because that moment, as small as it may feel, is adding to the person you are becoming. Your future self will remember. Your patients will feel it. And your soul will thank you.

Final Sip from the Well

The magic is in the moments.

The sparkle is in the details.

The healing is in the remembering.

So today, may you do one thing your future self will thank you for.

May you soften back into alignment.

And may you leave a trail of sparkle wherever you go.

You are leaving a glitter trail wherever you go! What kind of vibe are you leaving behind?

• 0%A. Soft shimmer (like a peaceful exhale)
• 0%B. Disco dust (party with a purpose)
• 0%C. Stardust sass (flirty with a side of fire)
• 0%D. Cosmic glow (mysterious and magical)

Leave your glittery thoughts in the comments below, no act of light is too small.

This is your moment to shimmer✨

Ps. Your sparkle is safe here. Your softness, too.

Let’s make this space glow, together.

With light and gratitude,

Mika Wells💖✨✨✨

Founder of The Nursing Well