Autumnal blessings, dear ones!

Deepening into the colder part of autumn allows us to reflect on what we’re harvesting from this year, with gratitude for the gifts and lessons — as well as to notice if any unnecessary energies are lingering or “haunting” us… and if we’re ready to let them go!

When we embrace a practice of Pausing to Appreciate what we've experienced and received, and how that has nourished us, we can better clarify what has served its purpose and what’s ready to be composted!

 I invite you to pause and notice:

What dreams have come true?

Which efforts have brought an abundant harvest?

 Soak that in, and enjoy a few moments to fully appreciate those gifts! 

What has served its purpose and is ready to be released, so its compost can nourish your next new beginnings?

Is there any energy, idea, memory, story, or belief that’s lingering, perhaps even “haunting” you, that feels harder to let...

How do we navigate Unknown Territory — without a map?

How does our navigation shift when we’re guiding others, knowing that our choices impact their well-being too?

How do other people’s fears impact our own ability to find a clear path?

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On a recent beautiful day, my 6-year-old son and I found ourselves at the top of a ravine in the woods, without a map (having lost cell phone reception), looking at a cliff-like ridge that seemed to be obstructing our way home.

I pointed out to him that the main trail was likely over the top of that very steep ridge, and it was easier to find a way there than to try to go back the long, unmarked way we’d come. I was at peace with this, but my usually adventurous boy started to spiral down into all the Negative What Ifs:

“What if we can’t get there and never get back to our car?

What if we get lost and no one knows where we are?

What if you lose your phone and we can’t call for help?

What if we get bitten...