With the leaves going from green to red and the winds changing from warm to cool, it is no wonder Autumn is considered the season of change. But it’s not just the environment that changes. Autumn heralds in a time of transition and invites us to embrace the energy of change. Of course, change can be uncomfortable and many of us may find ourselves desperately attempting to hide from this transitory season. But transition can also be exciting and beautiful if we meet it with acceptance rather than fear. This is where “we are all in this together” comes into play! You are not alone so please reach out to others in the way you are comfortable and scream and jump up and down if you have to. Get out all that frustration of how things are and have been in 2020 that are not letting you move forward into this beautiful season. Then remember all the good things that have perpetuated through all of this. I know, somedays it is hard. We have all been there so let’s do whatever it takes to feel better, we all deserve that. Here’s a few ideas to take in and see if any of them can work for you.
Transition towards stillness - Autumn is about a quieter kind of transition. Now is the time to start slowing down and preparing for winter. Start creating more space in your schedule for you time. Plan a few less social outings. Designate specific time for quiet practices that will help you move inward. Things like meditation, journaling, or spending a few minutes at dawn just sitting in nature.
Let the change come to you - It is important to consider how you approach change in autumn. It is a time for stepping back and letting the change come to you. Instead of seeking out opportunities, open the door, sit back, and let the change come to you. This change is going to be different than what you saw in spring; it will be less about embracing new and more about letting go of the old. Which brings us to the third way to make the most of autumn.
Practice the art of letting go - Autumn is the time to re-evaluate what things we are holding onto that we know longer need. It’s a time to shed the old habits and patterns that no longer serve us. It’s a time to release, relax, and make more space in our lives for those things that matter most.
Stay grounded in your roots - Turn to the ones who love you unconditionally; find safe spaces where you can relax and be with your thoughts; dedicate time explicitly for self-care. The more grounded you feel in yourself and your community, the easier it will be to let go of that which is no longer serving you.
Seek out things that nourish - Eat warming, nourishing foods. Take baths, cuddle with a blanket, re-read your favorite book, spend time with your loved ones, or go for a hike on a tree-filled path. Whatever nourishes you, gravitate toward that.
Shop at Meadow - We have everything you need to transition into Autumn. The sweaters, jogger sets in two colors, worded t-shirts, cardigans, sweet hooded jackets, fleeced flannels, cozy sweatshirts and always our jeans - all those warming up pieces are coming in fast and furious and you don’t want to miss a thing. We are a kind and caring staff and we will help you find whatever you need. We will listen to your ups and downs and trial and triumphs. We aren’t just a little boutique on the corner of 6th and Crockett, we are your community and we care. Always have and always will. To us you are like family! You give us great joy seeing you with your fun masks and your kind eyes. You have been there for us through thick and thin and it is our pleasure to do the same for you!
September is first month in this new season of change and we are excited about all it’s possibilities. We look forward to seeing you this weekend of course. Enjoy it all as the days get shorter and the beautiful sun shines and all the leaves start to change color. Meadow Boutique has everything you need for Autumn. We will be waiting for you!
“Clothes are like a good meal, a good movie, great pieces of music.” – Michael Kors
KINDNESS RULES | KINDNESS T-shirt - $28 | WANNA B Aztec Sweater - $48 | NATURE Jeans $45
VIBRATIONS | GOOD VIBES T-shirt - $26 | CRESCENT Skirt - $38
PLENTY RED | LUNA Plaid Shirt - $38 | NATURE Jeans $45 | MIA Clogs SALE - $45
DOMINOES | LUNA Plaid Shirt - $38 | NATURE Jeans - $45
HONEY BEE | LUNA Plaid Shirt - $38 | NATURE Jeans $45
COZY UP | DOUBLE ZERO SWEATS - Top - $26, Bottoms - $28
NEVERMIND | DOUBLE ZERO SWEATS - Top - $26, Bottoms - $28
THIS GIRL | LOVE TREE Jacket - $48 | NATURE Jeans $45
NATURE CALLS | LOVE TREE Jacket - $48 | SCARF - $24
PARIS MEET & GREET | CRESCENT Bonjour Sweatshirts - $34 | ANIMAL PRINT Slip-ons - $28
SHORTCUTS | LOVE TREE Cropped Sweaters - $32
LET IT BE | DREAMER Cardigan - $28 | NATURE Jeans - $45
SUMMER BREEZE | DREAMER Cardigan - $28 | NATURE Jeans - $45 | SCARF- $24
BLUE LAGOON | LOVE TREE Sweater - $35 | NATURE Jeans - $45
NIGHT MOVES | CRESCENT Sweater - $35 | NATURE Jeans - $454 | SCARF - $24
CRESCENT Silk Blouse - $34 | AOS Jeans - $64 | ANIMAL PRINT Slip-ons - $28
RUN FOR IT | WANNA B Sweatshirt - $42 | NATURE Cropped Jeans - $45
STORMY | LOVE TREE Sweater - $35 | NATURE Jeans - $45