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Reflecting on the seasonal shift

Published 6 days ago • 1 min read

Hi friend,

August has a way of whirling past us in the busyness of harvest and back-to-school. Suddenly, it's September and it feels like the summer is gone in a flash.

I forget how quickly the daylight shrinks this time of year. Not that I’m complaining, I love a good early evening. But with that, the morning sun arrives later too. Soon the night will outpace the day, and it can feel as though time itself is slipping past us.

As we prep our gardens, save seeds, and preserve the harvest, I want to invite you to step into the darkness with ease.

What if we slowed down enough to savor the season’s offering? Instead of using artificial light to stretch the day, what if we lit a candle and paused to reflect?

As the equinox approaches, it feels like the right moment to consider the slow rituals that carry us into the cooler, darker season. For me, it’s going to bed with the sun. I love when night falls around 8:30 or 9, my sweet spot. When it sets at 5, well, that’s a bit harder. Still, I enjoy the rhythm of earlier nights, waking refreshed and ready for the day. I can feel the shift of a new season all around me.

What might a ritual be for you? Maybe it’s pouring a cup of tea, jotting down a thought or two, or lighting a candle and enjoying the silence.

How are you embracing the seasonal shift?
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Here's to slowing down,

Jodie

113 Cherry St #92768, Seattle, WA 98104-2205
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