"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." ~ Anne of Green Gables
When you think of Autumn, what do you think of? Pumpkin Spice Lattés, Sweaters, tall boots, colorful leaves, football, and Pumpkin patches? I read this quote the other day that summed fall up so beautifully for me, "The trees are about to show us how lovely it is to let the dead things go." It's as if nature gets it. Last night, as Kyle and I stood outside watching the moon slowly turn red, disappear, and reappear so big, bright, and wonderful, I realized- that's what autumn is! It's a transformation time in our lives. As I add on layers for the weather, it's also a time for me to drop the layers that I've carried with me throughout the year that are not serving me. This year has been a whirlwind, for me, of trying on hats. I have worn the marathoner hat, the student hat, the crossfit competitor hat, the management hat, the daughter hat, the sister hat, the aunt hat, the girlfriend hat, the good friend hat, the be-everywhere-for-everyone hat, and the budgeter hat. Even the blogger hat! It has been fun, exciting, and educational. But, in a good conversation with a true friend, I realized I was actually trying to be "perfect" at all of them at the same time. How many times has this happened to you? It's exhausting! This fall, the layers I am going to let go are unhealthy levels of pride and perfection in these areas in my life. It's ok to try on and take off hats throughout my week, but, I want to go in to the rest of the year practicing the idea that in all of these areas: my best is my best, and I am enough. I want to be transparent to others and compassionate and genuine to myself, so I can focus on my family, my relationships, and the things that truly are most important to me. After all, we are moving toward the celebration of Christmas and the time of coming together!
Where are the layers you can let go of? What are the things that can disappear in your life so you can reappear bigger and brighter for the coming months? Without getting to much in to politics and religious ideas: Maybe it's intolerance and rejection? Maybe it's an unhealthy relationship, or a toxic work situation? Maybe it's taking on other's drama? Or maybe it's just a messy closet! There is no better time to start making these conscience decisions than this beautiful time of transition. Let go of the things that are not adding value to your life! Show the world how lovely YOU can be. You can even do it with a pumpkin spice latte in your hand!
Let's hold each other accountable, comment or contact me!
Happy October!
xoxo
T
When you think of Autumn, what do you think of? Pumpkin Spice Lattés, Sweaters, tall boots, colorful leaves, football, and Pumpkin patches? I read this quote the other day that summed fall up so beautifully for me, "The trees are about to show us how lovely it is to let the dead things go." It's as if nature gets it. Last night, as Kyle and I stood outside watching the moon slowly turn red, disappear, and reappear so big, bright, and wonderful, I realized- that's what autumn is! It's a transformation time in our lives. As I add on layers for the weather, it's also a time for me to drop the layers that I've carried with me throughout the year that are not serving me. This year has been a whirlwind, for me, of trying on hats. I have worn the marathoner hat, the student hat, the crossfit competitor hat, the management hat, the daughter hat, the sister hat, the aunt hat, the girlfriend hat, the good friend hat, the be-everywhere-for-everyone hat, and the budgeter hat. Even the blogger hat! It has been fun, exciting, and educational. But, in a good conversation with a true friend, I realized I was actually trying to be "perfect" at all of them at the same time. How many times has this happened to you? It's exhausting! This fall, the layers I am going to let go are unhealthy levels of pride and perfection in these areas in my life. It's ok to try on and take off hats throughout my week, but, I want to go in to the rest of the year practicing the idea that in all of these areas: my best is my best, and I am enough. I want to be transparent to others and compassionate and genuine to myself, so I can focus on my family, my relationships, and the things that truly are most important to me. After all, we are moving toward the celebration of Christmas and the time of coming together!
Where are the layers you can let go of? What are the things that can disappear in your life so you can reappear bigger and brighter for the coming months? Without getting to much in to politics and religious ideas: Maybe it's intolerance and rejection? Maybe it's an unhealthy relationship, or a toxic work situation? Maybe it's taking on other's drama? Or maybe it's just a messy closet! There is no better time to start making these conscience decisions than this beautiful time of transition. Let go of the things that are not adding value to your life! Show the world how lovely YOU can be. You can even do it with a pumpkin spice latte in your hand!
Let's hold each other accountable, comment or contact me!
Happy October!
xoxo
T