Happy Autumnal Equinox! On Monday the daylight and night hours are equal, which is always to me the most clear outward signal of the descent into the fall and winter seasons. Although here in the Bay Area it can get confusing since our weather turns summer-like! But, regardless of temperature or weather the waning daylight hours are a signal from mother nature to set our boundaries and prioritize how we are spending our precious time. We slowly begin to have less light day by day until Winter Solstice later in December which means your system is beckoning you to slow down.
Amidst the busy-ness of life it is a great time of year to get clear. What is working and what isn't. What little thing can you start to do to make yourself feel at more ease with the demands of your life? For me it's all about good boundaries. Because the fall (like the spring) can have a frenetic energy about it at times from the external world. Doing one thing just for you each day (it can be simple!) makes a difference. And letting go of those habits or activities (and sometimes even the people) who run us ragged when we can will give you back so much.
If you can on Monday try to be outside for the sunrise and sunset.
And here is this month's meditation on setting healthy boundaries (yes this even applies to a meditation and mindfulness practice, and can even start from this place and work its way into all facets of your life!).