Autumn Awakening

Even if you don’t have kids heading back to school, autumn often feels like the perfect reset. As summer’s busy energy begins to slow down, it becomes a natural time to pause and reflect. Summer buzzes with activity, while autumn gently asks us to slow down and prepare for the stillness of winter.

Just as the Equinox brings equal light and darkness, it invites us to pause and find balance within ourselves—between effort and ease, release and renewal. The turning of the seasons reminds us that change is natural, and the Fall Equinox offers a chance to realign with our own rhythms, creating space to let go of what no longer serves us and welcome in what truly nourishes us.

It invites us to ask: Where in my life am I in rhythm, and where am I out of rhythm? If it feels difficult to tune in, begin simply by noticing throughout your day where life feels effortless and easeful—and where you feel resistance.

Maybe you’ve been telling yourself you need to go to the gym three times a week, but you’re struggling to get there and feeling disappointed. Can you bring some flexibility and gentleness to that? What is your ultimate goal with the gym? Is it self-care? Is it movement?

If it’s self-care, what else might feel more aligned right now? Perhaps it’s sitting quietly in the park, soaking in the September sunshine, or sharing a coffee with a friend (or savoring one alone). If it’s movement your body craves, maybe a walk or a yoga practice feels more nourishing. Or, if accountability helps, consider signing up for a class.

As we welcome the Equinox, may we give ourselves permission to move with the natural rhythm of the season—balancing light and dark, effort and ease. Autumn reminds us that life flows in cycles, and when we honour our own rhythm, we find steadiness even in times of change.

Let this season be your invitation to realign, release, and root into what truly nourishes you.

Autumn Abundance: Cultivating Gratitude Daily

As the days grow shorter and autumn invites us inward, weaving gratitude into your daily rhythm can be a grounding practice. Just as the trees release their leaves, gratitude helps us release the constant chase for “more” and rest in the satisfaction of what already is present.

Each morning or evening, write down three things you’re grateful for. They don’t need to be big; sometimes it’s your morning coffee, the sunshine, or Sunday night in. Over time, this practice rewires your perspective, shifting focus from what’s missing to what’s already abundant.

Gratitude in the fall can feel especially powerful—it reminds us to harvest the joys and lessons of the year so far, and to carry that sense of fullness into the quiet season ahead.

With gratitude,

Nicki