When to use: Morning-of to set boundaries and energy for later.

Why this ritual hits

It’s three minutes of bilingual attunement before the day steamrolls you—water within reach, a breath sync, and clear asks so the evening loop starts from steadiness instead of guesswork.

Setup

• Two glasses of water within reach.
• A soft alarm or timer set to 3 minutes.

Steps

1. Breath + water: Place one hand on your own heart, one on theirs. Inhale 4 counts, exhale 6. Take a sip.
2. Mood word: Whisper one word in Spanish that captures your state (tranquila, picante, cansado).
3. Specs: Each person states one boundary and one desire for the day. Keep it actionable: need 30 solo minutes after work, crave a slow dance post-dinner.
4. Close: Exchange a quick hydration reminder, then send a mid-day check-in text. Example: ¿Sed? Water now, cariño later.

Pivot (wake up apart)

• Send a 30‑second voice note: “Mood: serena. Boundary: necesito silencio al llegar. Desire: abrazos antes de cenar.”
• Reply with a text summary so it’s easy to reference mid‑day.

Consent note
Keep it flexible: if the check-in reveals low energy, adjust evening plans or pick a shorter loop. Consent includes capacity.