It is the fabric that interweaves between dimensions I am most curious about. This piece isn't so much about Autumn or Winter on its own as it is about getting to the hearth of it.

Going from fun in the sun to death all of a sudden always surprises us. Yet we find ourselves in this annual place of pumpkin spice lattes and social rituals we find comforting.

While most people write about fall fashion trends or some around-the-corner sales, we wanted to slow all of that down and present an alternate perspective on the transitions between these rich and marvelous seasons.

Autumn on its own is a transitory time. It asks us to reflect on all the seeds that were planted during spring. How did those work projects go? Did that relationship pan out or did you move on? What happened that surprised you during the past year? Or years before? 

Societally we are out of sync with our natural rhythm of this reflective process. Thus, we might skip over very critical pivots unknowingly. 

I have noticed that trees in Autumn often show signs of being dead and alive simultaneously. It has always fascinated me at which the rate chlorophyll pulls itself back, revealing its entirety. That, what we see in Fall colors has always lived within that leaf’s structure itself amazes me. Maybe that's just herbalist nerd talk for, “Holy shit nature is kicking our ass”. 

In our constant search for outside sources of fulfillment, we forget we are all these colors of individuality and experiences. That, if we allow Fall the time of letting go and lean into the process fully, we can begin to live experiences beyond our imagination. When we do that work we show up to Winter prepared.

Simply said, if you have canned all your jars during harvest times your winter will be hearty and full. But our constant obsession with trends, drama, or just plain FOMO (fear of missing out) keeps us further disconnected and we actually miss out on what’s right here.

Look for subtle as much as you do grandiose.  

Winter is not to be messed with. On its own, I think most folks living north of the equator might associate winter with death as opposed to autumn. If I share my truth, I think each season brings death in different forms of energy that existed before reinventing itself within each phase of its existence. But I digress.

I would say that winter is beyond death. It is the suspended experience of tenacious reflection. Doing this at a rate that’s incredibly gentle and slow. We may feel inclined during the winter to speed up the process. For instance, somehow people thought celebrating New Year's in the middle of freeze-your-butt-off season was a good idea.  

I see winter as a place that feels cold yet inviting. Winter brings both stillness and slow growth. We get to go inward and figure out the inter-dimensional layers within each of our cells, our wants, our deeper purpose. Then we come upon the next transition. Those who live where it snows know too well that each spring is earned.

So again I ask myself, knowing the difference of these seasons, how do each play a role in our process of transition? What makes this magical time feel closer to the veil? How will we listen to ourselves during this reflective time? I'm not sure that I’ll ever find these answers in their finality. Somehow though, with every seasonal shift, I know exactly what they mean.

Real Glow Ups start from an internal place of striving to be authentic.  

Here are my favorite ways to call in seasonal transitions:

1. Designate some time each day to daydream. If you can look outside at any bit of nature, even better. Let your mind wander.

2. Eat with the seasons. Fall and Winter generally gear towards roots, hearty, and warm. Do your research on what you like best and discover new recipes! 

3. Clean your space. Why do we only talk about spring cleaning? 

4. Call in an area of focus for the season you’d like to work with. This could be anything tangible or just a word or mantra you repeat throughout the season.  

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Let’s face it. The world has changed. 

No one wants to hear the words pandemic or covid-19 ever again. Our realities continue to be wildly varied both individually and amongst the collective. As humans who are wired for connection we make meaning that impacts our lives through the lens of ourselves and peers. We are often asked by society to prove our worth through productivity, accomplishment, and output which make others approve (or not) of us. This creates burnout.      

But things are shifting!

From our careers to the weather, people are making big waves to slide into their new selves! With all these changes my Spiritual Life Coaching Clients often ask, “What can I do to be more in alignment with my best self?”. 

I tell everyone two things: 

1. Start with the mind. Listen to what you tell yourself about yourself. 

2. Find out your own life’s needs. That means outside of what others or your limiting beliefs feel should be your needs or desires. Questions like, “What do you want?” and “What about what I want?” are excellent places to begin.  

Getting back into our cycles of engaging with the earth’s cycles is vital in sustaining a relationship to our interconnectedness with each other. 

Trees in a forest communicate through the mycelium, which acts as a brain between the colony of plant life in an area underground. Reflecting on this I realized the connection between nature and humans. We need each other as much as plant life needs to feel the pulse of its neighbors. Building bridges takes time but we must keep talking to our fellow humans. 

That season of change only means staring at the glow of your resilience.

Fe(lix) Wild is a self-identified tranimal with a penchant for plant identification and cat naps. Being of Romanian and Lithuanian descent they practice a series of healing modalities in their business, Come Home Life Coaching - and you can learn more about Fe(lix)’s story here. The work of Spiritual Life Coaching focuses on shifting habit patterns, healing mindsets, and stepping into your authenticity. Folks who are interested in working together can email him at felix@comehomelifecoaching.com. 

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