Dakin Legacy Project

Day 4: Leave a little light

Even the smallest act can shift someone’s day; sometimes more than we realize.

Challenge: Do one small act of kindness today.

Even before today’s prompt, the day was filled with kindness:
☀️my husband got up (joyfully) to join me for our annual crack-o-dawn Sunrise Challenge workout with Brady- a beautiful gift;
☀️words of encouragement filled the group chat, and
☀️smiles, hugs and high-fives buoyed our workout.

And then…
☀️My lovely husband had bought my favourite scone to have after our co-workout this morning. That is not my normal weekday eating regiment (will I disappear into the void for breaking with my code 😳). Hope not! I gave myself permission to delight in the seeming sinful “weekend” gift- of the scone and this time together over coffee.

As I went about my day, I kept at the front of my mind:
💜be kind;
💜assume the best intent;
💜give ‘extra’ if I’m able.

This resulted in taking time to give my full attention and not rush through discussions at work; reveling in the pause and connection. I walked the long route to get coffee with a colleague; bought a coffee for someone who couldn’t step away; acknowledged the extra effort by a colleague. And when a mother-daughter duo at Costco were repeatedly blocking the way while they took their time exploring I said how special it was that they were having fun with this outing- and I meant it.

I don’t actually know if whether it shifted anyone else’s day- but I do know it shifted my own. ✨💜☀️

💝Kindness towards self.
💖Kindness towards others.
🙏Receiving kindness with thanks.

Day 3: Your community, your space

The places we return to can remind us that connection matters - and that when we rise together, we don’t have to feel alone.

Challenge: Show us a place in your community that matters.

This morning I drove to my mother-in-law’s home in Strathroy to rise with her and Noë.🙌

The back deck at her home is a beloved gathering spot for family and friends. This time last year we were supporting my father-in-law through end of life care, and many a day, late night, overnight, and early morn was spent on this deck. 🕯️Alone. With family. Neighbors. Friends. Caregivers. It is a landing spot where all are welcome. The grounding of family, connection to people, and comfort of nature is abundant.

Day 2: The sky report

Sometimes, simply noticing what’s around us-and within us-can gently shift how the day unfolds.

Look up and describe the sky in three words.

✨Captivating.
🔥Afire.
🫧 Fleeting.

Seeing the pics from this morning reminded me… one sky, different experiences. Thanks all for sharing. 💜

As I get ready for the 2026 with , I took a moment to look back at some of my sunrises from the past year.

Here are a few of the beautiful moments.

When you can’t see what’s ahead, what or who is your compass? 🧭