Late summer, time to rest and reset

We are currently in the in-between. The space between the seasons. We have passed the full fire energy of mid-summer, but we are not yet in the consolidating phase of the metal energy of Autumn. 

In the “spaces” between the elemental cycle of the seasons, we have the opportunity to rest and reset. Time to reflect on what clarity, inspiration or spark of an idea has been illuminated for us over the summer. This is the pause before we have to adjust our gait into the gathering in, consolidating and contracting energy of Autumn. 

Embracing stillness

As many of you know, this summer has been a healing journey for me. It has been a time of repair, requiring stillness, acceptance, patience and reflection. For those of us who are used to “busy being busy” energy and who somehow connect our sense of worthiness to our productivity, this doing no-thing-ness presents quite the challenge!

Gratitude

I am so grateful and blessed to be part of a group who are taking a year-long introspective journey with essential oils. For this year, we are our own clients, the journey is personal, deeply reflective and requires us to be fully present to our-Selves; physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally. Already, the journey has been deeply fulfilling and insightful. 

In the past few weeks I have been reaching for my grounding and healing essential oil allies for support. Resin oils like Myrrh and opopanax, and root/rhizome oils such as vetiver, spikenard and ginger have been a tremendous support. The sweet comfort and joy of fruit oils like sweet orange, black pepper and flower oils of ylang ylang,  german chamomile bringing comfort, joy and uplift to flagging spirits. 

Divine Timing

 I had lined up a list of personal work “projects” for my recouperation period, imagining I could still be very productive during the “down-time” of healing. As it turns out, the body has other ideas. Rest, rest and more rest are required for healing and transformation to take place. This time has been a lesson in humility and self compassion; it turns out I’m not super-human after all! Asking for and accepting help is the (very necessary) alter-ego of being supportive and helpful.  

Mother Earth is constantly showing us that there is a Divine timing to all things, there is a time and a season for everything. The seasons will turn and movement will occur in its own good time. For now it is time to rest, reflect and do no-thing, and thats ok. 

Stability and Balance

The three earth energy areas on the bagua for our homes, form a stabilising and centering foundation from which all movement flows, grows, radiates and consolidates. The area of relationships harmony reminds us of our human need for connection to be supported and supporting, loved and loving. The area of inner knowledge and connection to spirit reminds us of our need to be still and connect to our “true selves” our spirit and to our spiritual home through meditation, journalling and stillness. The middle of our spaces remind us that we need to release what no longer serves us, to be open, vulnerable, ready to give and recieve,  in order to feel centered and in balance. 

Embrace the Space for Quietude

Lean in to the blessing of quietude, embrace it! This moment to pause and reset is just as vital to our wellbeing and development as the busy, progressive phases of our year and our lives. 

Wishing you many blessings of late summer. May you have time to rest, stop and enjoy the view from right where you are. 

“Sometimes I need

only to stand

wherever I am 

to be blessed.” 

― Mary Oliver, Evidence.

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