Stephanie Puente
Fall Is More Than A Season; It’s A Timely Reminder That Letting Go Of What No Longer Serves Us Makes Space For Growth And Opportunity
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Fall arrives like a gentle reminder and a bold declaration all at once. The air sharpens, the daylight softens, and trees ignite in fiery brilliance before gracefully letting go. It’s a season that asks us to pause, to notice, and to reflect; not just on the beauty before us, but on the quiet wisdom within it. Autumn whispers that change is inevitable, yet it can also be purposeful, freeing, and even beautiful. Just as the trees release their leaves to make way for what’s next, we too are invited to consider: What are we ready to honor, release, and welcome as the season turns, asks Certified Life Mastery Coach Stephanie Puente.
We’re in the heart of fall. The days are shorter, the air cooler, and the season is alive with color. Soon, the vibrant leaves will drop from the trees, and winter will arrive. Notice how you respond to this shift. Does it leave you feeling energized, or do you wish this season could linger a little longer?
Either response is perfectly natural, and many of us may feel both. We can appreciate the change that is occurring and still feel a tug to hold onto what has been familiar. But if we find that our attention is mainly focused on what is passing, or that a chapter is over, we may miss the good that is right in front of us and the possibilities that lie ahead with the coming of the new season.
Nature offers a wise model. Trees do not cling to their leaves. They release them, allow room for what is next, and trust the process that new leaves will grow and another season of beauty will arrive.
Here are three ways we can draw from that wisdom in our own lives:
1. Acknowledge What Is Passing
Every season has something worth appreciating. Fall, with all its brilliance, reminds us that change does not erase what came before. Taking time to notice what you have loved, whether it is a memorable experience, a meaningful lesson, or simply the rhythm of your days, helps you honor what has been while staying open to what is ahead.
Practice: Jot down two or three highlights from the season that is ending. This small act allows you to carry forward what matters most, instead of letting it slip by unnoticed.
2. Choose What To Release
Not everything belongs in the season ahead. Sometimes we carry habits, routines, or even expectations that no longer serve us. Just as the trees let go of their leaves, we can release what weighs us down and create openness for something new. Research in positive psychology reveals that when individuals intentionally release what no longer serves them, they often feel lighter, more resilient, and more open to opportunities.
Practice: Ask yourself: What is one thing I no longer need to hold onto? It might be a draining commitment, an outdated way of thinking, or even a cluttered space in your home. Choose one thing and take a step toward releasing it.
3. Create Space For What Is Next
After letting go, it is tempting to rush in and fill the gap. But just as the transition between seasons unfolds in its own time, we also benefit from leaving space before the next chapter fully arrives. Creating this kind of pause allows clarity to emerge and helps us notice what we would genuinely love to welcome in.
Practice: Block one period of time in the next two weeks, a morning, an afternoon, or even just an hour, that you leave unscheduled. Use it for reflection, rest, or a simple walk. In that openness, pay attention to what begins to take shape. Ask yourself: What would I love to invite into my life now that I’ve made room?
Closing Reflections
By following the wisdom of fall, we can align more closely with the natural flow of change and growth and discover that every season has its own kind of beauty, filled with new possibilities. And you don’t have to wait until the New Year to begin again. Each season presents an opportunity to start anew.
For more information on connecting with Certified Life Mastery Coach Stephanie Puente, visit here.
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