I LOVE this time of year! The crispness in the air...the return of pumpkin pie...spooky decorations! I love it!

Growing up in the L.A. area, I didn't get to play in the fall leaves. I remember the first time I saw a "real" fall. I was working for a company in their computer department and I had to travel to Mayville, Wisconsin to inventory some computers at one of the company's plants. It was late September, and I could not believe how beautiful the trees were. Just incredible.

I now live in Northern Colorado, and I am blessed to be able to witness the changing of the seasons. Each season that comes and goes reminds me to take inventory of where I am and make adjustments to stay in the flow with nature. To do this, I must slow down.

Summer can be so busy running from here to there, making sure to get everything done. September comes and then we are running kids to school, getting those projects done we didn't get done in July and August, starting to think about the upcoming holidays, social gatherings, harvest festivals...makes me tired just writing it all out!

It's easy to get caught up in our heads about all of this. During these times, a meditative practice is so important. Taking 10 minutes a day to just breathe can make the difference between a stressed out remainder of 2016, and being in the flow of the rest of the year.

There are many ways to meditate. I go to our local labyrinth a couple times a week. I also listen to guided meditations and meditation music. Walking in nature is meditation, being observant of the smells, sounds and visuals around you. Using mala beads is another way to quiet the mind. That is what this is about...quieting the mind so the soul can speak. We get so caught up in our heads. But our heads don't know what is best for our souls...our souls do. Getting out of our heads and into our souls will give you energy, clarity, peacefulness, joy...just to name a few.

I encourage you to at least try a couple of different meditations in the next month. Find what works for you. It is about loving ourselves enough to feed our souls. Below are some resources to get you started. Please contact me if you need any assistance with this.

Hoping you find your center, your soul, this fall season!

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I am looking for about 10 people who do not live in the Northern Colorado area who would like to participate in a focus group for online classes I am putting together.

You would receive the training free of charge in exchange for your input and evaluation of the class.

 
Fall is a great time to host a Connecting Party with your family and friends! For each party booked in October and November, you will receive a FREE Mini-Reading Gift Certificate! Use for yourself or gift it to someone else. A $75 value!

Everyone gets a reading! What a great way to start the holiday season!