Inspiration and Musings

All the leaves are falling
With the change of seasons
We will change with them

And the roots are widening
To prepare for winter
It will make us strong

And the softness of the spring rain
It calls us back
It calls us back again

Though the meadows grow and bloom
We know the flowers wait to turn to fruit

Sing hallelujah for the seasons grow us
Change us as they do

And the softness of the spring rain
It calls us back
It calls us back
It calls us back
It calls us back again

Though the meadows grow and bloom
We know the flowers wait to turn to fruit

Sing hallelujah for the seasons grow us
Change us as they do

Sing hallelujah
Sing hallelujah

All the leaves are falling
With the change of seasons
We will change
The change of seasons
We will change
The change of seasons
We will change
The change of seasons
We will change with them

-Seasons, by Holy River

These lyrics have been looping in my mind, as I watch the sky turn that distinct blue it does when edging towards shorter days, and feel the coolness in the mountain evening air creeping in. Recently, as I sat on my deck under some bistro lights eating the kale that has somehow survived in my garden all Summer and delighting in the richness of my tomatoes that finally ripened, it hit me. The longing for more inward time, a slower pace and a cozy sweater juxtaposed with the melancholy of saying goodbye to salt-kissed, barely covered skin and evenings that go on forever. The sadness of saying goodbye to bare feet on asphalt/wood/grass/anything, that inevitably takes me back to childhood and the warmth of the earth against my body. And, just like the seasons, I can feel the pull towards change, a pivot back towards myself. I am ready for more rest and quiet growth, to feel myself connected to the rhythms of this world we share. I am ready to change alongside them.

As Summer fades and Autumn continues to take its place, I’m curious—what do you feel in your body? Do you relax a bit? Do you feel some sadness in your heart when you think of what Summer means to you? How do you notice the shift within yourself? I would love to know, if you feel called to share in the comments below.

Updates and Offerings

Befriending Our Bodies: build connection to yourself and others with monthly guided somatic practices

Save the Date! Register here: Friday, September 22nd, 12-1pm

This could be your jam if:

you’ve been interested in all the buzz around Somatic Therapy, but haven’t quite wanted to commit to 1:1 sessions.
If you value co-regulation and being in a group setting that encourages limbic resonance.
If you love talking to other astro- and tarot nerds about the current transits and taking turns reading cards for one another.
If you’re looking for a container that is intersectional and trauma informed in how information is delivered.

Here are the details:

1-hour gatherings on Zoom led by me, a Certified Somatic Practitioner in a mindfulness-based method of body-centered healing.
Guided group practices and sharing, to strengthen the connection between you and your body, as well as your connection to others.
Different themes each month, weaving in lunar cycles, astrology, herbs, and seasonal foods.

Investment - Three Tiers

Tier 1, $20/month: Monthly group sessions, plus a guided meditation recording related to the theme(s) of the month.
Tier 2, $60/month: Tier 1, plus a 30-minute 1:1 somatic check-in call with me each month ($79 value)
Tier 3, $100/month: Tier 1, plus a 60 min 1:1 somatic session with me each month ($128 value)

I added a sample piece from the August gathering down below, if you’d like a preview!

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Last month’s “Self-Reflection Through the Cards” was such a success that we decided to run it back! Come see me September 23rd in Black Mountain at Be Well - Wellness Collective and Boutique. I provide a space for you to explore a matter that’s top of mind/heart during these mini sessions, where you also get a taste of what it’s like to work with me as a Certified Somatic Practitioner. Afterwards, you can check out their beautifully curated boutique that’s full of items to support your wellbeing.

“Jesse provided a safe and nurturing environment that allowed me to really slow down and be present to myself as I explored layers of questions and EVEN the answers that my inner wisdom had to offer. The somatic work of Hakomi is a beautiful practice. I highly recommend Jesse as a Hakomi practitioner.” - Donna, client

Audio and other frequencies

This is an excerpt from the most recent “Befriending Our Bodies”. It is a 15-minute guided somatic exercise to help you connect to yourself, led by yours truly. The next gathering will be online, September 22nd, 12-1pm. You can sign up and register here.

Enjoy and comment below about your experience, if you feel like sharing!

Where to start:

0:00 - Thoughts on “body-positivity” movement, some framing pre-exercise, and suggestions for taking care of yourself while doing this.
5:07 - Exercise begins.
Speak soon,

xo J.

Seasons Change Us As They Do