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Liz's Mindful Mondays: Weekly Reflections + Inspiration from the Heart of Serendipity Yoga and Wellness

Dear Reader,

This summer, Jeremy and I created a bingo board filled with ways we wanted to spend time together. From comedy shows and beach days to baseball games and naps in the hammock, we became more intentional about how we spent our days.

The goal was never to complete every square. Instead, the board encouraged us to be present, enjoy each other’s company, and make time for experiences we might not otherwise have prioritized. Not everything made it onto the card, but we created plenty of memories to carry with us into the next season. In fact, we had so much fun that we decided to make an autumn card, too.

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You do not need to create a bingo board, but as autumn approaches, consider how you would like to spend your time (and who you would like to spend it with). What simple moments, meaningful experiences, or seasonal traditions would you like to make space for?

With warmth,
Liz

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Inspire | "I hope that everybody gets the chance to be who and what they are." Dolly Parton

Read | As we prepare to welcome September and the gradual shift toward autumn, this Ayurvedic Guide to a Soothing and Stable Fall Season offers thoughtful ways to remain grounded, nourished, and balanced. I invite you to explore its simple seasonal practices and consider which rituals might support you through the months ahead.

Try This | Set aside some time to explore and write about how you have felt throughout the summer and what the seasonal shift into early autumn is bringing up for you. Reflect on what this season has taught you about yourself and create a list of what you want to notice, nurture, explore, or pay closer attention to in the coming weeks.

What would you like to make time and space to do this fall?

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