Harvest is happening all around us. The once-green fields are now golden and dry, or standing empty after the work of the season is done. The pastures that held lush grass through summer are being closed down for the winter, and the landscape feels quieter — slower — more introspective.
As the earth shifts into this next rhythm, many of us feel something similar stirring inside. Our emotional needs become sharper, clearer, or more insistent. We start noticing what is ending, what has been completed, and what we may still be holding on to — even when it’s time to let go.
Nature shows us this pattern again and again. The trees release what no longer serves them. The soil rests so it can renew. The horses, too, change their focus this time of year. Their coats grow thick, their energy softens, and they move with an awareness that seems to say: It’s okay to slow down.
In my coaching sessions, I often witness this same wisdom reflected in people. When we honor our own seasons — when we give ourselves permission to pause, to feel, to release — we make room for something new to take root. It doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a process of trusting that even in the quiet, growth is still happening beneath the surface.
Autumn is a gentle invitation to reflect on what we’ve harvested — the lessons, the moments of clarity, the relationships that have deepened. It’s also a reminder to notice what feels complete, what’s ready to be laid down, and what you want to carry forward into the next season of your life.
Take a moment this week to step outside. Breathe in the cool air, listen to the crunch of leaves, and feel the steadiness of the earth under your feet. Let yourself be part of the rhythm that the world is offering — one of release, rest, and quiet renewal.