Embracing Fall: Finding Balance, Creativity and Pause
September 22 marked the start of the Fall Equinox in the northern hemisphere. A time to find a sense of balance, slow down, reflect on the year thus far and practice gratitude as the season begins to shift. The imagery of the leaves falling and changing colors serves as a reminder that we are always evolving, changing and the importance of finding ways to release and let go. Maybe you are someone who starts each season through ritual and intention or perhaps someone who rather likes to be aware in the case harnessing the season happens naturally, this blog post goes into some common themes for the season as well as some rituals to help you tap into the new energy.
Fall Equinox Themes
The fall equinox marks the time where the the day and night are about equal in length due to the Earth’s tilt. This symbol of equality brings about the theme of balance - an effort to find a stable middle ground for ourselves in various areas of our lives. Another theme for the fall is that of reflection and evaluation of the year so far. This moment of reflection, allows for you to decide what you would like to release and let go of as well as think of all the things you are grateful for.
Creative Practices for the Fall
Creativity can be a great way to harness the energy and tap into the different themes with this equinox. Here are some ideas for you to try:
Gratitude Creative Journaling: take a moment to reflect on all the things you are grateful for this year, you can write them down if you wish. Then, grab some magazines and collage materials as you look for images and words to represent the things you are grateful for.
Finding Balance: grab a piece of paper and divide it in three equal sections (like in this video) as you think of an area of your life where you would like to find more balance. On the left and right sections, draw the extremes of the situation. Then, in the middle, take some time to create an image of what your balanced experience would be like.
Release and Let Go: using drawing material, start to use lines and shapes to represent emotions, thoughts, memories, people, etc. that you want to let go of. Try to not think of what you are drawing but rather allow your impulse to be your guide. Then, once you are done, go ahead and rip, crumble or burn the paper as a symbol for added release.
If you are wanting to spend some time in community to honor and learn more about the season, join me as I co-host a Fall Equinox Women’s Circle on September 26 at 6:30 PM at Daily Flows Movement Studio in Miami. We will be gifting you a workbook with information about the season, guide you through creative expression ritual to release, a gratitude journaling practice and coming together to discuss at the end - we even have some fun giveaways planned! Tickets are selling fast and spots are limited - grab yours HERE.
