In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Autumn is associated with the Air Element or the Metal Element. This season embodies movement, discernment, inspiration, nourishment, clarity, reflection, gratitude, condensing, integrity, dignity, self-worth, and the art of releasing and letting go. 

We can learn about these elements simply by observing nature. In Autumn, the air becomes clearer, allowing us to see things with greater clarity. This is a time for us to gain clarity in our lives. Clarity invites reflection, which in turn fosters gratitude and discernment. When we truly see and reflect on our achievements, what nourishes us at a soul level, and what is working (or not) in our lives, we can identify what causes us stress, unhappiness, discomfort, and discontent. 

Living in harmony with the seasons gives us the strength to release and let go of these stresses and discomforts, even if it comes with a hint of sadness. This process allows us to condense all the good in our lives, filling our hearts and nourishing our souls. When we release things—bad habits, unhelpful lifestyle choices, relationships, or experiences that no longer resonate with us—with love and lessons learned, we reclaim our dignity, self-esteem, and self-worth 

As a result, we no longer carry ‘heavier’ vibrations. We cultivate a sense of lightness in our bodies, minds, and environments. We move more freely, breathe more deeply, grow spiritually, and become deeply connected and inspired. 

When winter arrives, we carry this freedom, connection, space, and inspiration into the silence and stillness of the season. We enter a dream state, a time to return to pure wisdom and potential, where we can plant the seeds of what we desire to create in the next chapter of our lives on this beautiful Earth.

This cycle will repeat many times throughout our lifetime. Just as a seed in winter grows into a young plant in spring, blooms into a beautiful tree or flower in summer, sheds its leaves and petals in Autumn, and eventually rests again in winter, so should we