What Makes You Feel More Alive?

October: What Will Make You Feel More Alive?

October invites us to notice changes: the cooler air, the changing leaves, the softer light. It's also an opportunity to ask ourselves: What makes me feel more alive?

Sometimes it's an adventure (always an adventure for me), a new experience, or having something to look forward to. Other times, it's simple: laughing with a friend (my fav), moving our bodies, making something with our hands, or stepping outside long enough to feel the sun on our faces.

Feeling more alive doesn't have to mean doing more. It might mean slowing down enough to notice what brings us joy, what sparks our curiosity, and where we feel connected. It can also mean allowing room for feelings we've been too busy to acknowledge.

This month, choose one small thing that helps you feel present in your own life. Plan it. Make room for it. Notice how you feel afterward.

What will you make room for this October, and what might you need to let go of to make that possible?