Howdy frens, 🤠

🍁 Is it just me, or does time start getting a little strange around the autumn equinox? I swear, I keep thinking tomorrow is Sunday (and also the equinox), even though deep down I know it’s Saturday. It’s funny how sometimes the head can be in two places at once. Has that ever happened to you? 👀

Lately, I’ve been feeling extra grateful for the chance to create in so many ways: whether I’m researching and writing new blog entries, or painting and illustrating or baking something yummy or whatever pops up in my mind. I try not to take it for granted. Creativity is truly a blessing, and I’m deeply thankful for that.

🍃 Maybe it’s the change in season, but I’m reminded how important it is to celebrate what we accomplish, big or small, and make gratitude a habit, not just a seasonal mood. With the equinox just a few days away, it’s also a perfect prompt to balance taking stock of what we’ve built, making space for rest, and reflecting on what’s behind us and what’s ahead.

Gratitude and balance really do go hand in hand right now. So, what are you proud of this year? What are you looking forward to, even a little? (Comparing ourselves to others never helps; remember, comparison is the thief of joy.)

💡The important thing is to notice how gentle we’re being with ourselves and those around us.

Everything comes in cycles, and if this season teaches us anything, it’s that nothing is set in stone. We can learn, pivot, be thankful, move forward, or sometimes just pause to rest. Sometimes, life doesn’t seem fair, but if we’re here today, that means we’ve made it through challenges. Why not take what we’ve learned, and do a little better this time?

I’m grateful to be here typing these words, and I hope you’ll pause today to notice even just one little thing you appreciate, too. You never know where a habit of gratitude can take you.

Hope you’re doing well, and sending you a virtual hug 🫂

See you later, alligator 🐊

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