Fall Transitions

It’s that time of year again. Summer is rapidly concluding and the school year, with all its possibilities, is directly ahead. It’s a time that always makes me nostalgic, reflective, maybe even a touch sad. 

These girls of ours are growing up – quickly and subtly. Our interactions throughout the day are mostly mundane with moments of profound meaning. I am hopeful there are enough of the later to support these little humans as they evolve into bold, bright, balanced adults.

Thankfully we’re a few chapters away from that climatic transition, and still, this one feels big too. The last year of elementary school for my eldest and becoming a “big kid” third grader for my baby. It feels extra tender.

And when go real deep and think about the adversity within Clara’s elementary career, I can’t help but breathe into the memories –

Kindergarten – mom had early onset dementia and then died
First Grade – dad died and family disintegrated
Second Grade – covid!
Third Grade – covid continued with virtual school (homeschool for us)
Fourth Grade – covid precautions disrupt the balance of joy and rigor at school
Fifth Grade – TBD with the most cautious of optimism

I’m not meaning to be a party pooper, there has been plenty of joy, and I’ve learned from that too.

This year, I take what I’ve absorbed from all this grief and transformation. I will embrace the connections that have thrived. I will lean into dreams that have persisted. I will strive to be in it with intention, so I don’t miss the now planning for what could be.

I will remember that this is my life, as it is, right now. This is our story, as it is being lived. This is the time, as we one get this one go round. 

As us Heds spend these last days of summer together –

I will practice being present with myself, with my precious girls, with my relationships. 

I will not rush through this to get to that.

I will resist the urge to drift off into my distractions and instead engage in the moment. 

I will love on the life I have been given with gratitude and abundance, because I am lucky to have it and want to perpetuate that energy. 

I will create memories and capture memories with my girls because they are becoming who they are meant to be right before my eyes. I am delighted and mesmerized.

I will live fully, for as long as I am able. No matter what the future shall bring. 

As life transitions into fall, pause and practice 15 minutes of self care that will capture your Summer Memories.

Get your FREE tool today. 

And thank you – for being here, for taking in my story, and for making the space to share yours. It matters.  

If you’ve made it to the end of this, I am most grateful. My head is a swirl of loneliness, gratitude, exasperation and hope. Knowing a part of me is now with you brings much peace.

I would be honored if you would share your story with me, in some small way @extheornow

If you’ve made it to the end of this, I am most grateful. My head is a swirl of loneliness, gratitude, exasperation and hope. Knowing a part of me is now with you brings much peace.

I would be honored if you would share your story with me, in some small way @extheornow