Luminous Heart Reiki & Massage

The wheel of the year keeps turning. Today, those of us in the northern hemisphere pass through a gateway into autumn.

In both northern and southern hemispheres, we have a tipping point, a brief moment of equilibrium, balanced parts light and dark.

I find that these quarterly days of transition are a great time to recalibrate my efforts. Periodically reviewing my degree of integrity, clarity of vision, efforts and outcome can provide great insight.

I like do an internal inquiry and inventory, reflecting on my larger story arc.

Here are some of the questions I ask myself:

Where am I starting from?

Where do I wish to go?

What is holding me back?

What do I need to prepare?

What do I need to let go of?

What guidance have I requested?

What guidance have I received?

How can I be more receptive to all forms of support?

How can I harmonize with the energies of nature?

I spend some time allowing the insights and lessons to bubble up. I keep my antenna up for the following days, noting anything that trips my Spidey senses.

This is an exercise in patience and trust and familiarity through repetition. It’s more of an undoing than a doing, a sort of getting out of my own way.

If you’d like to take it a step further- celebrate with a meal, perhaps including some local fare. Bring home a pumpkin or some kooky gourds for your doorstep. Uncover the sweaters and sweatshirts from storage. Stand outside for three consecutive minutes breathing in the aliveness of autumn.

Honor the turn of the seasons with your attention and appreciation in any way that makes sense for you. And watch as your alignment with nature’s rhythms eases the way.