The quiet invitation of autumn is not about isolation but about finding the peace that solitude offers. This shift toward stillness can be uncomfortable in a world that rewards constant action. Yet, as we allow ourselves to embrace stillness, we can hear the whispers of our inner voice.

Being attuned with your Wise Heart means being in alignment and connection with your true self. To know what is needed at any given moment, you must learn to listen to your inner voice that is sometimes just a whisper.  Imagine if you had a “seek” button like on a radio, and at any moment could tune into the clear signal of your heart and mind. This is the path of self-care.

Last month I took a trip to Tanzania to fulfill a dream of going on Safari in the Serengeti. When I was asked about the best part of the trip, I continued to come back to being in a perpetual state of awe and wonder on the trip. Having the experience of sustained awe was a gift.

Remember when we were children and we used to have scheduled time to play in our day? Scheduled time to play!

What happened to play? If you don’t have play in your life, when in the transition to adulthood did you lose the spirit of play? When is the last time you remember playing?

How do you start and end your day?

Do you struggle to start your day in a way that feels supportive? Are you rushed,chaotic, and running on empty?

Do you have difficulty ending your day in a way that eases you into sleep? Are you numbing out, falling asleep on the couch, or engaging in unhealthy behaviors before bed?

When life gets busy and time feels tight, it’s easy to get into the mindset of “there’s not enough time.” When this happens, you may find yourself protecting and guarding your energy, turning inward, isolating, and either consciously or unconscious turning on your low battery mode. Sometimes this is necessary for energy conservation and recharging. However, this can become a habitual state of being that can be constricting and can have a limiting effect on life when what we really need is expansion and widening of our energy and perspective.