Feels Like Fall
Just a few thoughts.
I’m fully convinced that Fall is a feeling. Of course, the leaves deepen their hue and the wind begins to crisp up. However, the feeling of Fall is unlike any other. Just walking outside, the air feels different. A musky yet crisp scent rides the autumn breeze around every corner.
I always feel like being at home during the Fall. I crave foggy Sunday mornings in our apartment with candles lit, fresh coffee brewing and the hum of a classic movie in the background.
As Fall unfolds, routines come back. New rituals that tie together with the season emerge, and we find ourselves adjusting to the beat of a slightly new drum.
Of course, this happens uniquely with every season. However Fall represents such a contrast to its predecessor Summer. Fall’s hues, aromas, shadows, tastes and textures are all vastly different compared to the warmer months of Spring and Summer. I love this departure–as we get to return to an aesthetic that we haven’t paid much mind to since the year prior.
Fall is inherently introspective for me. I find myself longing to be at home more often, doing solitary activities or planning smaller, more mindful events. A small friendly dinner party, for example. Or spending Saturday morning on the sofa with a journal. As the days grow shorter, these little rituals become easier. The idea that daylight is limited inspires me to cherish and celebrate the lit hours with impactful activities–while the night serves as a time for self-caring practices to honor each day’s effort. An epsom salt bath, for example or a celebratory glass of good wine.
Sometimes the smallest acts can feel extremely daunting, especially as the seasons and weather change. My anxiety usually goes through all kinds of ups and downs as seasons change. For the colder months especially, even the smallest acts can feel incredibly daunting–like going for a walk or to the grocery store. I know…I know–I live in California and winter’s really aren’t that bad. True–but it’s more of the vibe of that shifts and changes, along with our immediate surroundings. I find myself asking for a gentle act of grace each time I leave my apartment during the winter months.
While I’m excited to share Fall content, my mind is elsewhere. That phrase–art reflects life has never felt more true right now. My mind and heart isn’t really in “creating content” for the Fall season right now. However, my plan is to share as I get little sparks of inspiration, or as I genuinely encounter things in everyday life. This is usually the motto for my content in general, however I do love to plan, invest time, and produce usually. This season, as our wedding is just around the corner in Spring–that is really all I want to focus on. Alas… it’s important to be present, and enjoy the moment/journey. So I’ll try to be mindfully sharing little sparks of thoughtful inspiration and content over this Fall season.
