oak leaf - the product of an artistic moment at the office

Inspired by Meghan's post at her oh-so-soothing space {with} PRACTICE, I decided to list some intentions for the upcoming months. Different than to-dos (I'm really good at those), it took a few tries but managed to come up with something I like.

This autumn I intend to:

slow down
get outside
hang with D. and Cassie
cook comforting meals
preserve food
read
make art
see art
sell art
be still and seek insight within
follow through with integrity
sip coffee
clean house (literally)
visit and connect with family, hold my seven month old niece and smother the top of her head with auntie kisses
keep focusing on aligning life and values

What are your intentions for the season? Tell me.

silky puppy paws

Dear September,

You were full: travel, family, celebration, reflection, expansion, growth, sadness, death, healing, roots, music, love, art, friendship, joy, nature, community, trust, fear, discovery, admission, surrender, laughter, transformation, dissatisfaction, fatigue, worry, comfort, baby smell, big paintings, accomplishments, frustration and hope.

I thank you for such an intensity of life. It was quite the gamut of being human and I am grateful for the privilege.

Sincerely,

Steph

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Dear October,

September kicked my ass.

I embrace your clean slate. Please help me let go of the to-dos that didn't get done in September, and while I'm at it, maybe those I have planned for this month too? I know there are emails to answer, blog posts to write and an online shop to open, but they'll just have to wait because there's homemade soup to be simmered, afternoon walks to be taken and a dog to snuggle.

I feel spent. It's time to replenish. I look forward to your continued support.

Much love,

Steph

Autumn Intentions

Thank you September, Hello October