“I feel more at home in my body when the leaves change. The trees and summer flowers release what they no longer need on sighs of wind. They are bare and strong without the urge to justify who they are, or why.”
This spoke straight to my soul. As much as I love summer, fall is really my soul season. Love the idea of a harvest kit! Daily yoga in mine, too, for sure!
This really spoke to me. We do all contain multitudes, but often certain roles can take over. Or we think we need to be a certain way to be a mother etc. But the multitudes within us need space to breathe and be nurtured. It can be hard to know how to do this effectively. How to fit it all in amongst the busyness of life. I’m trying to give space for some creativity each week. Find a balance that works.
I do like the idea of a Harvest Kit. Mine would contain; hot chocolate, looking for conkers with my son, cosy film afternoons, building our Lego gingerbread house together, crocheting pumpkins and walks in the woods.🍁🍂✨
I love how you put that - "the multitudes within us need space to breathe and be nurtured." I think I gave up on balance years ago and aim for a "happy lopsided" - ha! I try my best to make time for myself and the things I enjoy, whether kids are around or not. But on the long days of parenting - of which there are many - I also have a hard time being patient with my need to slow down. It's a constant learning process, isn't it?
I so wish we had conkers. I'm guessing you are based in the UK? Oh my - I may need to look up the Lego gingerbread house. My oldest would love that!
It really is a constant learning process! I do feel balance feels rather elusive at times. Though I still find myself saying it! Aiming for a ‘happy lopsided’ sounds good.
Yes I am based in Yorkshire in the UK. Conker season was a joyous part of autumn when I was a kid. It’s been lovely rediscovering it again with my son. We got the Lego gingerbread house a few years ago now. It’s become a tradition to build it before Christmas. Though when my son was younger he more played around it while I build it 😆 It’s nice he can help me more now.
That skirt!!! Beautiful, Jess. Your words here are sooo comforting to read. Fall is magic for me, too. I loved this paragraph, especially: "But as the days add up, I want to stop this practice of self-minimalism. Letting go of these versions of me. Making way for the new growth in the months of gray ahead can only create space for my vastness." Gorgeous.
Jess, you are a woodland fairy. I too feel the most at home in this season. I’m here for it all—layers, letting go, chocolate chip cookies, knitting and yoga, and all the coffee. And I’m especially here for your multitudes. Miss you. Would love to knit with you my friend.
I did not know you lived in Virginia, can you tell me where I don’t know if you want to publish that, but I am curious as one of my dearest girlfriends just bought a house just outside of Crozet. Virginia is just such a beautiful place.
I have been doing a daily yoga practice as well that I just love it’s a YouTube Kassandra yoga with minimal cues . What does your yoga practice look like? Thanks Jess for being you!
Now I’m going to be craving chocolate chip cookies all day .
Thank you so much, Dana! <3 I live in the Hampton Roads area. It is a beautiful location, and we are lucky to have a lot of natural areas to explore and be only a few hours away from the mountains.
That practice sounds lovely!! I use the Down Dog App. I love it because it's very customizable and they often run good discounts on their website for a subscription. ;)
“I feel more at home in my body when the leaves change. The trees and summer flowers release what they no longer need on sighs of wind. They are bare and strong without the urge to justify who they are, or why.”
This spoke straight to my soul. As much as I love summer, fall is really my soul season. Love the idea of a harvest kit! Daily yoga in mine, too, for sure!
Thank you so much for telling, Krista. <3 It's absolutely my soul season, too!
This really spoke to me. We do all contain multitudes, but often certain roles can take over. Or we think we need to be a certain way to be a mother etc. But the multitudes within us need space to breathe and be nurtured. It can be hard to know how to do this effectively. How to fit it all in amongst the busyness of life. I’m trying to give space for some creativity each week. Find a balance that works.
I do like the idea of a Harvest Kit. Mine would contain; hot chocolate, looking for conkers with my son, cosy film afternoons, building our Lego gingerbread house together, crocheting pumpkins and walks in the woods.🍁🍂✨
I love how you put that - "the multitudes within us need space to breathe and be nurtured." I think I gave up on balance years ago and aim for a "happy lopsided" - ha! I try my best to make time for myself and the things I enjoy, whether kids are around or not. But on the long days of parenting - of which there are many - I also have a hard time being patient with my need to slow down. It's a constant learning process, isn't it?
I so wish we had conkers. I'm guessing you are based in the UK? Oh my - I may need to look up the Lego gingerbread house. My oldest would love that!
It really is a constant learning process! I do feel balance feels rather elusive at times. Though I still find myself saying it! Aiming for a ‘happy lopsided’ sounds good.
Yes I am based in Yorkshire in the UK. Conker season was a joyous part of autumn when I was a kid. It’s been lovely rediscovering it again with my son. We got the Lego gingerbread house a few years ago now. It’s become a tradition to build it before Christmas. Though when my son was younger he more played around it while I build it 😆 It’s nice he can help me more now.
Oh, Jess. My entire body receives that.
Mmmmmmm, yes.... so good for my soul.
I thought of you as I wrote it. ❤️
Oh, Jess. My entire body receives that.
That skirt!!! Beautiful, Jess. Your words here are sooo comforting to read. Fall is magic for me, too. I loved this paragraph, especially: "But as the days add up, I want to stop this practice of self-minimalism. Letting go of these versions of me. Making way for the new growth in the months of gray ahead can only create space for my vastness." Gorgeous.
Thank you, Krista. Wishing you space, too. ❤️🍁
Jess, you are a woodland fairy. I too feel the most at home in this season. I’m here for it all—layers, letting go, chocolate chip cookies, knitting and yoga, and all the coffee. And I’m especially here for your multitudes. Miss you. Would love to knit with you my friend.
Thank you, Jessica. That sounds delightful to me. ❤️
no doubt at all, you are a woodland fairy.
Why thank you, Mo. I do believe I am!
I just found your listen option - wonderful - I feel all warm and fuzzy, thank you so much
I enjoy having listening options to publications, too. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
This is beautiful, my friend.
Thank you, Beth. ❤️
I am in such awe of you! Such a fan.
I did not know you lived in Virginia, can you tell me where I don’t know if you want to publish that, but I am curious as one of my dearest girlfriends just bought a house just outside of Crozet. Virginia is just such a beautiful place.
I have been doing a daily yoga practice as well that I just love it’s a YouTube Kassandra yoga with minimal cues . What does your yoga practice look like? Thanks Jess for being you!
Now I’m going to be craving chocolate chip cookies all day .
Thank you so much, Dana! <3 I live in the Hampton Roads area. It is a beautiful location, and we are lucky to have a lot of natural areas to explore and be only a few hours away from the mountains.
That practice sounds lovely!! I use the Down Dog App. I love it because it's very customizable and they often run good discounts on their website for a subscription. ;)
I may have to make some cookies, today, too!