I am writing to you from the mountains of North Carolina, where I’ve been nourishing my soul all weekend.
INTENTIONAL AND THEMED LIVING
Something I’ve noticed as I’ve stepped into living with intention, themes, and in harmony with seasons is how the months build onto, blend into, and compliment one another.
As an example, I used the theme Optimize to define October and Nourish to define November. To Optimize, I did things to get organized for the last quarter of the month (including booking a flight to North Carolina in November) and I fasted for 5 days to gain clarity, detox, and optimize my health. But I also did things like getting a massage, which is actually very nourishing — but nourishment is important to live an optimal life.
Now, in November, I’m reaping the benefits of what I did in October, like realizing the trip I dreamt up in October. But the energy of this trip is different than the energy I had in October when I booked it. Not better or worse, just different.
In fact, all the things I’m doing in November are different, albeit the same (l got a massage in November also and I am playing with some intermittent fasting, but only 12 hours not 5 days).
You see how these themes are aligned and intertwined, yet they exist independently within their own intentions?
How do you NOURISH your SOUL?
For me, nourishing my soul has meant time with a friend I love deeply, hiking the mountains and enjoying the stillness of the seasons, breathing the fresh air, observing the changing leaves, doing a puzzle, and watching how the mountains affect my each one of my family members differently.
As we step into mid November, how will you nourish your soul for the rest of this month? What did you do last month that set you up for success this month? What will you do this month in preparation for next month?
If you read my blog a few weeks ago, I’ve been thinking about that balance between staying present and having a plan. Well, themes are a good way to stay present, but they’re also helpful in planning for the future. I’m starting to think about what my December theme will be as well as what my word for 2024 will be.
It feels nourishing to do so, which is perfectly aligned with November
Today I encourage you to take a few minutes to reflect or journal on this. Connect the dots as to how your months align and intertwine. Set intentions as to how you will show up today, tomorrow, and beyond.
The beauty of all of this is that it doesn’t matter when you start living with intention, choose a theme, or decide to step into a season. It’s never too soon or too late.
And best of all, this kind of living is a great way to unlock sparks of bliss.
and I am playing with some intermittent fasting, but only 12 hours not 5 days).
