Savoring the Simple Pleasures of Fall

Does autumn stir up a whirlwind of emotions for you? That tugging at your heart, the bittersweet nostalgia for simpler times, and the thrilling anticipation of what's ahead? Join me, Lisa Hopkins, as I take you on a journey through the evocative feelings of fall, capturing that unique mix of longing and hope. Remember the days when back-to-school brought a mix of excitement and fear, and let’s rekindle that childlike courage and presence as we navigate this vibrant season.

As we wander through the crisp air and changing leaves, this episode invites you to take a pause, savoring the beauty of autumn and indulging in its simple pleasures. Whether it’s curling up in a cozy corner, enjoying a moment in a bookstore, or exploring new experiences like grape harvesting, let’s embrace the season with all its vibrant possibilities. Reflect on how the past can inspire a fearless approach to the present, and remember to schedule moments of joy and introspection. Happy fall, and may you find peace and inspiration in this transformative time.

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Transcript

Speaker 1: 0:24

Well, autumn is upon us and with it comes a certain inescapable feeling, a kind of tugging at the heart like a premonition of the future and a longing for the carefree past, which has quickly faded into the long shadows, vanishing into the early sunset. It's a feeling so familiar and yet so hard to name. It elicits a physical response in the pit of your stomach and an impulse to both hide and explore all at the same time. The angle of the sun or the rustle of a tree branch against the cold blue sky can trigger it, at first lonely and ominous, and just as quickly vibrant and full of opportunities to start something new. It's like a beginning and an ending all at the same time.

Speaker 1: 1:09

As children fall, brought that unique back to school feeling, you know the mix of fear and excitement for the new start of school and what possibilities lay ahead New clothes, fresh books and a schedule all planned out for us. Isn't it funny that as adults, we have such a binary relationship with schedules? On the one hand, we resent them and on the other, we desperately crave them. As kids, our schedule was more like a lottery one that determined who our teacher would be and what kids were in our class. You never knew which teacher might change your life trajectory or if a classmate might become a lifelong friend. All we were required to do was to show up. You know there are lessons we can learn from how we rolled.

Speaker 1: 1:56

When we were children. We weren't worried about the big picture future. Our parents and teachers did all that for us. We were laser focused on navigating the immediate future. The next class, the next glance from a bully or a crush, without the meta view. Each moment had a heightened significance that felt like it could be our last, and so we lived the highs and lows as they came before we learned how to bottle them up inside or become trained to manage our emotions. In many ways, we were truly living in each moment and feeling all the feels that each moment of every day brought, unaware that we were doing it. We were choosing courage and vulnerability over the fear of the unknown. We were masters of taking it one moment at a time.

Speaker 1: 2:43

So if you're feeling that fall feeling today, as I am, you are not alone. Just remember how brave you are and curl up in a cozy corner and allow yourself to feel all the feels again. Schedule some time for yourself to not worry about the future. Don your favorite boots and sweater, breathe the crisp air, linger in a bookstore and enjoy the fruits of the harvest. As for me, I've decided to put something new on my schedule that you can only do in the fall, and I'm going to try my hand at harvesting grapes. I love the idea of it, but I have no clue if I'll actually like it. But I'm going to take it one moment at a time and put it on my schedule. Happy fall everyone. I'm Lisa Hopkins. Thanks for listening. Stay safe and healthy and remember to live in the moment.