The weather here in Northern California has been very warm this month but hints of autumn have been in the cool breezes. Our tomato plants have been fading while my neighbor’s 
persimmon trees are just coming into bloom.
There is something mystical about the changing of the season and this season in particular. The way the new season is slowly changing and moving back and forth brings to mind the way so many are healing and learning right now. There have been some big shifts and dramatic life events in the past year. You have cleared so much, especially around personal power and self-worth. You are now learning to embrace your true self. There is a new sense of excitement and direction coupled with fleeting fear and anxiety.
Old issues and experiences that you had thought were let go of long ago are reappearing again. Your dreams have been vivid and felt so real at times.
There are many great changes to come before things feel more settled, but please know part of this journey is accepting change. At times it feels as if nothing is happening-but at those times is when all your deep inner work is manifesting. You may feel a little more tired, deep breathing and relaxation will alleviate exhaustion. As will doing the things you love.
This is a time to be open, yet closed. Ground yourself daily. Practice lots of self-care. Put striving on hold and enjoy living. Remember joy! Speak the word joy! Yell the word joy!
Many, many blessings-Julie
Awww, beautiful Julie
) So good to read.
Shternie Kagan, MFTI
415.745.2426 http://www.gratefulhearttherapy.org
SO good to hear from you my dear Shternie…and I loved seeing your website!
Thanks Julie for a post that so personally spoke to me; the old issues reappearing, the very vivid dreams, and the time now that is in an ebb, but you remind me of all the “behind the scenes” inner work that comes from those quiet times. Lots of changes ahead, that’s for sure
I am so happy to hear the post so personally spoke to you…let us all hang on for the big changes ahead! Best wishes-Julie
Yes, yes, and yes. This spoke to me quite personally, too. I suspect it spoke to many of us. I was working in the garden today, clearing out some autumn debris and tidying up for winter. Never have I seen so many fat, happy earthworms, rising to the soil’s surface to chow down on the season’s feast of fallen plant material, already mulching into the earth. Fall speaks more to me of transition than even spring. And, you’re right: it brings a rich mix of feelings.
Eleanor
Oh Eleanor so good to hear from you. I feel like one of those earthworms…just ready to dig in. I love that description! There is something about Fall I agree that is more intense than the transition to Spring. Warm wishes-Julie
Yes, I will breathe deeply and do the things I love – like reading your wonderful posts. Love, love, love the photo of the scarecrow! Thank you.
Love,
Cathy
Thank you Cathy I actually thought of you on that one! I was just waiting for the right post to come through. It was very, very hot that day but the pumpkins were insistent on announcing Fall! Love-Julie
Deep breathing, self care and joy. Sounds good to me, thanks for the reminder!
Your reply just reminded me to breathe deeply (I feel like I can never be reminded of this enough!)
Tonight we swept and shoveled the piles of crispy autumn leaves (half a tree’s worth) that had dropped onto the deck over the last few weeks, flinging them high into the air just for the pleasure of watching them fall one last time. Even leaves deserve second chances!
I so agree and what wonderful, light filled way to celebrate and honor them! Warmly-Julie
That is me. And is it not Wonderful? Accepting, valuing, trusting my emotions and my responses. Seeing the positive, meaning seeing all the blessing in it. Of course I am not alone- and, thank you for bringing that to mind so wonderfully.
Thank you so much Clare. It is so comforting to know how connected we are and are all in this together. Many blessings to you!-Julie
It was a great read. Beautifully written and well presented with so many wonderful pictures.
How kind of you to say! Thank you so much. Best wishes-Julie
Wow, this message really resonated with me. Thank you for these beautiful, comforting words. Looking forward to reading future posts
Namaste, Vaughan
Thank you so much for letting me know–I look forward to following your blog as well! Peaceful blessings-Julie
My dearest Julie! Just wanted to come by here today to let you know that I’m so glad to be here and I have some catching up to do! I can’t wait to come back and settle down and soak in what you have to say! So many hugs to you shining light! I will be back. Wishing you a lovely, bright, happy day! Shaz
And so I am back here as promised and it was simply nourishing to the spirit just reading through some of the recent posts I had missed. Such good, solid words of wisdom! You do speak right to the heart! Thank you for being a channel of light and joy and upliftment to all who come here Julie. With much love and will embrace joy. So much love to you! Shaz
Dearest Shaz-Thank you so much for your kind words of support and encouragement. I feel your warm presence so clearly–as if you were here–not so many miles away. Much love to you my friend! Hugs-Julie
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Love that you’ve worked these beautiful thoughts into the change of seasons.
Thanks so much Tammy!
A beautiful and inspiring article! Your words have a deep impact!
Cheers.
Thank you! Best wishes!