A8. When protector, provider & creative come together, we manifest communities rooted in justice, care & imagination. That power builds spaces where people can thrive, not just survive, and that’s the purpose worth fighting for. #SpiritChat

A7. The feminine spirit reminds me that power and responsibility can’t be separated. The spiritual path asks us to use our gifts to heal, protect, and uplift… not just for ourselves, but for everyone we touch. #SpiritChat

A5. I feel it most as an aunt and mentor… protecting my nieces so where they’re free to grow. The feminine protector in me shows up as both shield and guide. #spiritchat

A4. The wealth of the feminine spirit is measured in love that sustains, truth that liberates, and hope that multiplies. It enriches our hearts so we can keep showing up in a world that needs us. #SpiritChat

A3 When the power goes out, I reach for stillness. It’s a reset button; an invitation to listen differently, to notice what’s here when the noise falls away. #SpiritChat

A2. The feminine spirit is unique because it holds power without needing domination. It listens, it nurtures, it endures… and that’s a force the world often underestimates until it rises. #spiritchat

A1 The power of the feminine spirit feels like unshakable resilience- the quiet strength to rise, protect, and keep creating even when the world tries to tear you down #spiritchat

A8 I am planning more adventures. Reminding myself to say YES! to the invitations offered to me by the universe. #spiritchat

A7: At the weekly rehearsal for the rock choir I am in, we do some warmups including a church song that we sing in 4-part harmony. It’s an odd pairing for a rock choir, but we all love it and it energizes us. #spiritchat

Thank you for coming!! May your fall be full of #rituals that hold you steady and #routines that make space for joy. Until next time, #spiritchat friends — keep beginning again. 🍂✨

A7. Noticing negative thinking and consciously focusing on gratitude. Setting aside quiet time Yoga practice Appreciating nature Hugging loved ones #spiritchat

Slipping in the final Q8. As we step into fall, what ritual or routine will you commit to as an act of renewal? #spiritchat #NewBeginnings

Dog communities are the best- you don’t know anyone’s name it’s “Samsons mom” and “Archie’s dad” #spiritchat

Yes. This. My first sixty to ninety-minutes of the day are ‘phone free’ ~ next practice is to banish the phone from the bedside table ~:) #routine #ritual #renewal #Spiritchat

Thanks to the routine, ritual and season talk here at #SpiritChat, I remembered an unfinished goal: having a meetup with the Black Gum trees that grow in a swampy area of a nearby state park. I am a gum tree enthusiast & have had this on my list for two years! Hello, Wednesday afternoon walk!

I need to do this! #spiritchat

Q7 what are some routines and rituals that you share with a group or community that sustains you? #spiritchat

A6 I have given up watches and shoes(when possible)... does that count? 😁 I would routinely fret and worry...pretty much have left that behind. I'm not sure if there is some new routine I am interested in adding to the mix.... #spiritchat

It wasn't my creativity that brought me to spread sheets it was a book called "Storyworthy" by Matthew Dicks & is used to document a moment (or more, for me) daily that is worth making into a story. Simple & helpful. Other spreadsheets grew as offshoots. #SpiritChat

Great thinking!!! #spiritchat

A5. A ritual that is a big part of my self care routine is dancing several times a week with a dear friend on Zoom. A great way to process the day or any arising emotions. #spiritchat

A6 I might need to dedicate more time to therapeutic walks, especially with more cooperative temperatures. #SpiritChat

Q6 What’s one #routine you’ve outgrown — and what new one are you ready to begin this fall? #spiritchat #NewBeginnings

Thanks for being here Vegy!! #spiritchat

Ooh I love this idea! #spiritchat

A5 rituals like #chickflickfriday and #spiritchat on Sundays gave me my first peek into boundaries, that these 2 times in my week were off limits to others, they are mine #spiritchat

That is a great idea! #spiritchat

It wouldn’t be a proper Sunday without the mascots making an appearance Say hi to Fiona (ginger queen) & Freya (mystic calico), my co-hosts of every #spiritchat

I was rarely a ‘routine’ kinda person when I was younger (other than sleep ;)) ... and yet, the older I get, it’s literally not possible to sleep much because who else but me is going to set my self free?! #renewal #Spiritchat A3

Three Sundays ago, at the end of the #Spiritchat hour, the wind literally shifted... autumn arrived in mid Aug in NE Ohio :) #Spiritchat

A4 You might forget the occasional birthday or anniversary, but seasonal changes are right there in front of you giving gentle demands to at least think about what nature is up to. #SpiritChat

Q5 Have you ever created a #ritual or #routine that truly changed the way you care for yourself? Tell us the story. #spiritchat

A4: Routines provide structure to your day and a strong foundation to allow you to handle all the things that you have no control over. #spiritchat (sorry for the lag in participating. Kitty wants to play now that the sun is rising.)

A4 I celebrate anniversaries and birthdays but I live and move thru the seasons, celebrating each solstice and equinox with particular rituals and blessings, with awareness of the changing light and significance in my life. #spiritchat

A4. Definitely the change of seasons. That is why I love living in New England. #Spiritchat

A3. I am starting to consider “retirement” It’s a challenge because it’s my own business - lots of ego management is needed🙂 My yoga and quiet meditation time helps me stay balanced in the sea of the unknown. #spiritchat

A3 Routines are your starting point. Anything different adds spice. If that doesn't work out, you can fall back on routines. #SpiritChat

Q4. Birthdays, anniversaries, seasonal shifts… which of these moments become your natural pause for reflection? #spiritchat #rituals

A2 I go to the bathroom, look at the mirror, take a deep breath and exhale. If the glass fogs, I take that as a good sign to start the day. #SpiritChat

For a few years now, morning #meditation has been my ‘grounding’ practice ~ the beauty of it is that I can do it no matter where I am ~ no ‘tools’ necessary :) :) #Spiritchat A2

A3 they are the foundation which I build upon. They lay the ground ( grounding) work ...allowing me to be open to the new, the now, the YES. # spiritchat

A2 Starting my morning with a few mindful breaths and a moment of gratitude sets the tone for the whole day. #ritual #routine #spiritchat

Q3 How do you balance the comfort of #routines with the excitement of starting something new? #spiritchat #NewBeginnings

A1 doesn't everyone want to but new pencils, a big box of crayons and a Big Chief tablet when September rolls around? 😊 I have been doing my fall housecleaning and making day trip plans for each week. I always feel like it's the beginning of the year. #spiritchat

It’s a beautiful month, September... almost to the day that today that I started graduate school here in the USA (such a short while ago ;)) 💙 🙏🏽 #Spiritchat

A1 September always feels like a reset button… crisp air, new rituals, and the reminder that we can begin again as many times as we need. 🍂✨ #NewBeginnings #spiritchat

Q2: What is one small #ritual or #routine that helps you feel grounded each day? Let’s share the practices that keep us steady. #spiritchat

A1. Letting go of the old to make space for more joy. #spiritchat

A1: Like you, I see September as the start to a New Year, even though it's been a long time since I have been in school. All my planners and calendars are the academic ones, I buy new clothes, feel refreshed and ready. #SpiritChat

Ready? Time to begin! Q1: September often feels like a “fresh start” month. What does this season of #NewBeginnings mean to you? #spiritchat