Fall Leaf Inspiration: Red - The Strength of Setting Clear Boundaries
In nature, red leaves are a sign of intense, protective energy. Right before a tree sheds its foliage, it produces anthocyanins—the vivid red pigments—to shield its branches from sun damage and protect its core nutrients as cold weather sets in (Feild et al., 2001). The deep red leaf is not a sign of retreat; it is a masterclass in self-preservation and strength as the tree begins the process of pulling its resources into itself to prepare for winter.
Fall Leaf Inspiration: Orange - Embracing the Beauty and Fear of Life's Shifts
Sugar Maple and Shumard Oak leaves turn pumpkin and copper, glowing warmly against cool autumn skies. Seeing these colors is one of the most stunning visual displays in nature—yet biologically for the tree, it is a marker of transformation and the tree prepares for winter. The tree is letting go of what was, preparing for what is coming, and adapting to a brand-new season.
Fall Leaf Inspiration: Yellow - Finding Small Joys in Dark Seasons
Among the changing colors of the tree leaves, there are bright yellow leaves catching the sunlight. They don’t change the fact that winter is coming, nor do they erase the cold air and the changes that come with the season. But they do something equally important: they offer small spots of light right in the middle of the dark.
The Fall Slowdown: Overcoming the Fear of Resting as the Days Get Shorter
Last week’s blog post focused on a fall inspired digital detox. If you decided to give it a try by putting down your phone, clearing out your inbox, and stepping away from the endless ping of notifications you might have noticed an unexpected effect as the noise began to clear out.
Silence. And with that silence, a deeper awareness of what your mind and body are experiencing. And maybe, you might have noticed a sense of fatigue or a desire to slow down. If not that is okay as well!
Decluttering Your Mind: A Fall Guide to Digital Detox
While summer has not quite left us in the Northern Hemisphere, we can start thinking about getting ready for fall so we are ready for it when it arrives. Fall gives us the opportunity to breathe in crisp air, play in the leaves, enjoy pumpkin spice, and potentially enjoy a routine-oriented schedule. This makes fall a great season to reset, reduce mental overwhelm, and reclaim time for seasonal joys like reading, hobbies, or spending time outdoors. In this blog post we will look at practical strategies to help you get ready for fall!
Welcome Autumn!
The green of summer fades into fiery reds, dazzling yellows, and soft oranges. The flowers of summer bear fruit and we begin to enjoy winter squash, apples, cranberries, and sweet potatoes. Along with the unique astronomical phenomena and the beautiful change in color palette, this time of year often elicits different themes that invite reflection.
Fall Transitions
On the 22nd of this month, the September equinox marked the beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. Different cultures worldwide have different ways of honoring and celebrating the changing of the seasons. We will explore a few of them and their traditions in the hopes of drawing on them to inspire our own imaginations about what fall traditions can be in our own lives.
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