The Intuitive Path Blog

Today's Intuitive Self-Care Tip: Fall in Love with Fall

“To be interested in the changing seasons is a happier state of mind than to be hopelessly in love with spring.” George Santayana

As many of you know, I live in the Northeast of the Unites States, and the seasons here are very pronounced. Maybe you are like me: you love the spring and the summer, the fall and the winter aren’t really your favorite seasons ;-). Especially, when I think of the winter, I am getting cold. This year however, I want to walk on a new path and embrace all the seasons for what they offer to us and how living in alignment with those seasons can bring joy, energy and peace of mind. Well, it’s one of these things: If you can’t change it, you might as well accept it and make the best of it. And now, as there are the first signs of fall, I might as well get ready for it.

 

Contemplating fall, there’s lots of good to say about it, and is what came for me:

    ~ Sitting on the porch in the morning under a blanket taking in the crisp air 

        ~ Putting on warmer slippers in the house

            ~ Sleeping well because the nights are cooler again

                ~ Watching the leaves turn into all kinds of beautiful colors

        ~ Picking up the trees’ fruits from apples to beechnuts

            ~ Eating roasted chestnuts as often as possible

                ~ Appreciating the time of harvest

 

As you are working on your fall offers to the world and get ready for the after-summer opportunities, ask yourself what fall offers to you and your well-being:

• What does fall mean to you?

• What are three things you enjoy the most about fall?

• How can you welcome the change of season and make it your own?

• How does it change your work & social schedule?

• What one action can you take today in preparation of fall?

 

Have a productive & enjoyable day!

Today's Intuitive Self-Care Tip: Recharge through Nature

It's a beautiful morning here in Connecticut, and my walk in the park inspired today's intuitive self-care tip: to recharge your batteries and restore your energies through nature's healing powers. I know, some of you will say: That's wonderful but I am so busy today, so much on my plate, and I would love to take a walk in the park but there is no way I have time for this. Well, hear me out - even if it's 5 minutes that you take to go outside, it will do something good for you. If you can stretch it to more than that, even better!

So, take as much time as you can "sacrifice", ideally 20 minutes, and go to a local park or another green place like your backyard, and take in nature to the fullest. Let all your senses enjoy this time of rest you allow yourself:

• Breathe in the fresh air until your nostrils burn ;-)
• Feel the sun on your skin and the breeze around you - and if it rains, enjoy that, too
• Take in the beautiful sounds of nature - the birds, the wind in the trees...
• Admire the green of the trees, their majesty and calming presence
• Sense the environment how it affects you positively

Again, you can do this in 5 minutes, too. Taking care of ourselves is a matter of giving attention to what relaxes and energizes us, and then start incorporating it into your daily busy life. The more you do it, the more you will find the time because you'll see how much it benefits you in all aspects of your life.

ENJOY!

We Are All Abundance

I found jewels in the water, and they didn't cost me a dime...

They are for everyone if you give it attention...

That's the abundance of nature, the divine, and your true nature!

Give yourself the love you deserve,

Anja

Appreciate the Essence of Water

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/03/water.html