That time of year is upon us. In the Northern hemisphere the days are getting shorter and the nights are growing longer. Autumn is here. Depending on where you live, you may be seeing the beautiful fall colors taking hold as trees instinctively prepare for the coming winter. First, their leaves become their most vibrant shade of themselves, their fullest expression: golden yellow, russet, amber, deep plum, burgundy, and my favorite- crimson. Then, they effortlessly let go and drift to the ground. A lesson is to be learned here, release what is no longer needed to make room for what is to come. It’s time to slooooow down, harvest all the goodness that the busyness of Summer has brought forth and reflect in gratitude on your hard work.
Autumn is also a time to plant bulbs and seeds that need time to sit in the stillness of the Earth before they germinate and sprout to life in Spring. Winter? The time to rest and turn inward and let the magic happen.
So, this season, take a look at how far you’ve come. Find a way to give thanks either by writing it out, saying aloud, or performing a ritual to express your gratitude. Even if things are not where you’d like them, find the things that are and focus on what you want more of. Go easy on yourself. There is always something to be grateful for.
Ask yourself what needs clearing out? What is holding you back from where you want to be? What keeps surfacing that finally needs to be laid to rest? Let it go. Make room for what is waiting to come in. Sometimes a feeling of grief comes up, that’s ok too. Honor all feelings and truly feel them. There’s no shortcut. No way around except going through. If you try to ignore the uncomfortable feelings, they’ll keep showing up and sooner or later will need to be dealt with.
This it is time to nourish yourself and celebrate what is to come into the space you have created. Eat organic whole foods that you prepare yourself and enjoy the process of selecting, cutting, and cooking them. This is the Earth’s gift to fortify you for the upcoming darkness and chill that will set in. Listen to your body and honor your needs without guilt. That means if you are feeling “lazy” don’t beat yourself up, shift your perspective and see it as a time to recharge. Just as we see nature slowing down and conserving energy, let’s follow the lead.
I can support you through this process with energy work and cord-cutting rituals. I will witness your feelings and honor your work. I can help you find the gratitude when it’s hard to see. You don’t have to do this work alone. Listen to our Mother, the Earth. She’s showing you the way. And if you can’t hear her, I will guide you.
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