October is my month of preparation, and listening to all the things the season is telling me! I don't know if it is because the back to school season has fully gotten underway or what, but it always inspires me to learn something new and plan for the future. If you follow any of my posts regularly, you know I have been leaning into slowing down which has been mostly helpful, although I can get impatient with myself at times. I'm looking into my shadowy corners this year and acknowledging them to release blockages that are in the way of joyfulness. That is also a lesson in grace and forgiveness, untangling the way I respond to myself and others. 

The fall is also when I take on deepening my understanding of self, and taking new classes to help me expand. It is so important to me that when I learn something new to offer in my practice that I am approaching it with deep respect, understanding and gratitude from any culture which it derives. It makes my experience feel more personal. That being said about a year ago I started on a journey with Cacao and have been faithful to this calling learning all that is important culturally and spiritually to gather so I can build into my first ceremonial sharing. It's coming soon, but you know me...it HAS to be *just right*. I also am working on trusting my voice and divine timing more, and as Becky touched on giving ourselves a chance to be imperfect but do it anyway. It is a beautiful practice I am honored to be involved with. I've also begun a couple of other classes which I look forward to sharing with you in due time.  

The last full week of October is Massage Awareness week, and you know how much I believe in this work. It is important on a physical, mental and spiritual level. This year my dear friend facilitated a very important sharing circle that asked us to define our Sankalpa. Mine is, "I am connected". (I struggle at times to stay fully connected, but life is practice!) We all are deeply connected, and I feel like my sankalpa and my massage practice remind me of this every day. 

Becky and I are so lucky to do what we do within this beautiful community and look forward to bringing even more facets to Muse as we grow.

Look for our November/December events calendar to plan to wrap your year in the perfect self-care bow.