Anyone Else Feel That Emotional Drop?

The season changed so quickly. Summer bounced like a bad one night stand.

I immediately felt the drop in my energy. It felt scary.

But I have been here many times before. Thankfully I have many support systems put in place from previous years.

I know I need:

• Extra sleep

• Physical Warmth

• Movement

• Self-compassion

• Gentleness

• Fresh air

• Connection to other kind and caring humans

I also remind myself that I don’t need to FIX anything. Nothing is broken. I just need time to adjust. No need to make any big decisions based on the seasonal shift in my mood.

Being extra hard on “My Human” during these shifts helps no one.

Also, an important reminder that external substances that quickly alter my mood always cause me more damage in the long-run. That includes booze, drugs, cannabis and even food when over done.

There is an urge to contract and close my heart when the season shifts.

There is a desire to shut-off and run away from the world.

After tracking this for the past 6 years I now understand that so much of this is a seasonal event AND also that there are so many other humans going through this with me. Many of whom are suffering alone — like I was for so many years.

I have so much love and compassion for all humans experiencing this shift in energy; sometimes referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder.

As much as I want the summer to be endless, I know that’s not how life works.

Also, there is something precious and divine about the finite nature of all things on earth.

All things end…but also, often begin again.

Here’s to a new day, a new season and a new opportunity to deepen my connection to my many selves.

Anyone else feeling this drop in energy?