October: A Little Reminder to Come Back to Me 🍂
Fall has always been my favourite time of year.
Give me cozy sweaters, crisp mornings, changing leaves and pumpkin spice latte vibes. There’s just something about October that makes me want to slow down a little. Wrap myself in something warm, grab a coffee, go for a walk and actually notice what’s happening around me-and moreso within me.
Lately I’ve found myself feeling a little lost. Or perhaps a lttle alone, even in the middle of a life tht has plenty of joys and good things in it. There’s been a lot going on in different areas of my life lately — it’s been taking up space in my head. Sometimes life gets busy and you don’t even realize how far you’ve wandered from yourself until you finally stop long enough to notice.
I recently realized I needed to take a few days off work. Some time to relect and find the way back to me…or atleast begin to start! Taking time off just because I need it, it has never been easy for me. I usually push through, or take the time off with a hint of guilt. But I decided it was time togive myself permission to slow down, a little time for me- step back, breathe, clear some of the noise!
And what better month to do that than October?
I’ve been thinking about the little things that make me feel like me. The things that don’t necessarily accomplish anything or check anything off a list, but somehow fill the cup a little and clear some space in my head.
*A fall walk, appreciating the seasonal changes-no rushing through it.
*A coffee, sitting quietly, no distraction or purpose
*Reading a book-makes me forget the world around me exists
*Journaling — especially when I have nothing to say-let the words surprise me
Most importantly, being kind to myself, give myself permission to pause, and slow down enough to actually soak it all in!
I think sometimes finding your way back to yourself isn’t one big revelation. Maybe it’s a collection of tiny moments where you start listening to yourself again.
*To step away when I need to.
*To make a little room in my head.
*And to find my way back to me — one cozy, imperfect, beautifully ordinary day at a time.
So here’s to sweater weather , pumpkin spice lattes, changing leaves, fresh starts and remembering that taking care of yourself isn’t selfish. Sometimes, it’s exactly what you need to do to find your way forward…and handle whatever life throws your way!
What are some ways you fill up your cup? Favorite things about the fall?
*photo taken Rowley, Alberta