September always feels like a doorway.

The light changes. The days grow softer. And even as the world around us is still buzzing with movement, nature begins her quiet turn inward.

There’s a sweetness in this month—a gentle reminder that change doesn’t have to be harsh or sudden. It can be slow. Graceful. Like leaves that take their time before letting go.

A Season of Balance

The equinox this month brings us into balance—day and night standing as equals. For me, it always feels like an invitation to pause and ask: Where in my own life am I craving more balance?

Balance isn’t about perfection or equal parts. It’s about finding the rhythm that supports you—where effort and ease can co-exist, where giving and receiving feel more natural, and where your inner and outer worlds begin to meet.

Letting Go with Grace

September also invites us to release. Just as the trees begin to loosen their leaves, we too can soften our grip on what we no longer need to carry—old stories, unkind self-talk, habits that weigh heavy.

Reiki is such a beautiful companion in this process. It doesn’t force or demand—it simply creates space for what is ready to fall away, while nourishing the seeds of renewal already stirring inside.

A Gentle Practice for This Month

If you’d like to honor this seasonal shift, here’s a simple practice:

 – Step outside and find a leaf, fresh or fallen. Hold it in your hand.

 – Take a few breaths and think of something you’re ready to release.

 – Whisper it to the leaf. Thank it for the lessons it carried.

 – Place the leaf down, and walk away knowing you’ve begun to let go.

Sometimes it’s the smallest rituals that open the largest doors.

Embracing the Shift

This September, may you allow yourself to slow down, to soften into balance, and to find beauty in the letting go. May you honor the season not as an ending, but as a gentle return—a time to breathe deeply and reconnect with yourself.   If you’d like to celebrate this shift in community, you’re warmly invited to join me for a free Gratitude & Harvest Gathering on September 20th. Together, we’ll honor the season, share in simple practices, and connect in the spirit of renewal.

Learn more and register here: Gratitude & Harvest Gathering 2025.

With love and light,
Renee