September 2024 Week 1

September is here and wow in the northeast what a perfect Indian summer crisp, clear week it is. It certainly feels like an unofficial end of summer in the air and also emotionally. Whether you are moving from place to place, sending kids to school or going back to school yourself, we can’t help but feel a certain shift this week. In my little beach town the activity diminishes as some folks head back to their other homes and lives. For Donald and I, this is our home so while there is no physical transition, I still feel the shift.
This summer our intentions served me more than I can express in words as I feel like I have matured emotionally and spiritually with all of you. To review the summer intentions:
June - I am Grounded
July - I am letting go and I am Letting In
August - My New Life Begins Now

How did this serve you over the summer? Take a moment to reflect, pause and maybe journal.

For some this is an emotionally uncomfortable time as you may need to “reenter” your life in some way. Or maybe this month will present opportunities for you to refocus on your self care and slowing down. I used to have a terrible time re entering into my life when my family had to pack up and leave the beach for the season. Even though we get to stay which is an amazing gift, I feel the shift and I have my long list of responsibilities I have pushed off and we have multiple travel plans and of course my teaching and family to see. For all of this I have chosen for our intention: I am kindness.
What does this bring up for you? A situation, place or person you are entering or in that needs kindness? Or do you need to exhibit kindness to yourself? How would this look? What would you be doing, what would you be saying to others? To yourself?
Lets use this beautiful week for self reflection and kindness and see where it takes us.
I am going to keep repeating to myself : I am Kindness.