Fall manifesto.

I commit this season to nurturing my whole self and those around me by making healthy choices for myself and those in my care.

I commit to savoring the precious limited daylight of the season by spending time outdoors in nature each day.

I commit to slow dinners together as a family, embracing seasonal flavors and produce, choosing nourishing, quality local ingredients over fast, convenience processed foods.

I commit to the natural rhythms of autumn by rising earlier and going to bed earlier, following a relaxing bedtime routine.

I commit to moving my body every day to build strength, durability, and physical and emotional stability.

I honor the slower rhythms of autumn by unhurrying my family. We will say yes to less activities to avoid hustle and burnout and instead enjoy cozy game nights and read-alouds, lingering on hikes in the forest to appreciate the details of our surroundings, and relaxed get-togethers filled with laughter with good friends.

I will turn my eyes to the smiling faces of my children instead of the hollow glow of my smartphone screen. 

I commit to all things cozy at home: flickering candles, weighty blankets, low lamplight, herbal tea, soft sweaters, warm socks, and good books.

I commit to making autumn a total sensory experience—the crunching of leaves, the smack of crisp air, the crunch of tart apples, the smell of cinnamon and fragrant spices, the warm tones of fall, the weight of extra bed blankets at night.