Welcome to September!
Are you wondering where the summer went? September has always felt like the beginning of the new year for me. Maybe because I taught school for so long LOL.
I still love new pens, pencils and planning out the month on a new calendar page.
Did you accomplish what you wanted over the summer? I know I didn’t and at times it can feel frustrating and I can berate myself. It sometimes feels like summer brings double the workload with lawn care, flower gardens, outdoor house repairs and… thinking I will get in more walking and exercise.
However, my gazebo beckons me and I have enjoyed sitting there and watching the birds and the flowers as they bloom. I have waited MANY years to enjoy slow mornings and instead of judging myself, I allow myself to write in my journal, sip my morning coffee and smile.
Life is not linear, it is often messy and slow, however, quiet persistence and just ‘showing up’ each day are wins.
Every small action you take re-shapes your path whether it is walking around the block, drinking lemon and water every morning or doing stretches for 5-10 minutes. Getting dressed with intention to look and feel your best, even if it’s only the birds who will be seeing you.
Some days have motivation dips, overwhelm and showing up can be tough.
Over this week, choose one small task you have been putting off (for me it is cleaning out drawers). Set a timer for 15 minutes and just do it! Maybe it is calling a friend, sending a card, decluttering phone apps or stretching.
Claim that as a win and feel proud of yourself. No matter how small, it can reset your perspective.
Here are some journal prompts to help you check in:
List the goals you thought you would have reached.
Reflect on each and ask: What part of me still wants this? What part of me needs to let this go?
What expectations or shoulds am I weighing on myself?
Affirm: “I am exactly where I need to be, even when it doesn’t feel like it.”
Life has its own rhythm, and as we witness summer turning to Fall, breathe in the crispness, embrace the colours and sit in the moments of quiet beauty.
If you feel alone, tired and would like encouragement from like-minded community of women, I invite you to join the Silver Sage Membership Lounge. https://www.karendorlandreiki.ca/join-silver-sage
You can also join in the fun at the Silver Sage Style Challenges group on Facebook… it is free and will get you creating and playing with what you already have in your closet as we dive in to a new challenge each month.
Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/29767457252868454
I am also offering one to one style consultations virtually or in person to assist you personally. They are $125 / hour. Check out my website HERE for further information.
You will be amazed at how much we can accomplish in an hour and I am able to help you mix and match from a different perspective. Bring my STYLE EYES in help create from what you already have.
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Before After
“Thank you, Karen, for all your wonderful style advice you have given me.
I now choose the right colors when I shop and I know how to make my eyes pop when I wear the right colors.
I get compliments all the time now thanks to your advice. “ Charlene Day
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Ka👠en Dorland Reiki Master / Silver Sage / Image Consultant
Reiki for Radiant Health, Love & Prosperity
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