Seasonal Change 2.0
- Laurie Emile
- Apr 21
- 4 min read
I had planned to publish this blog post at the end of winter, but the motivation wasn't there.
Looking back, I understand that I need to be gentle with myself and not force my creativity. And I must trust that it will always return at the right time.
So, I leave you with these words, at the moment they are ready to exist. Happy reading, my sunnies ☀️.
I don't know about you, but the end of the year always makes me nostalgic.
It's a time when we come together, when we reflect on what has been, what has changed, what we have left behind.
For me, autumn and winter evoke all of that ✨.
Autumn and winter are often the seasons we dread but eagerly await because they are the festive season. These are the seasons when everything slows down, when colors fade, and when silence takes over.
And yet, these are perhaps the ones that most resemble us when we go through phases of transition.
Autumn - A season of inner transition
Autumn is my favorite season. I love seeing the leaves change color, the soft and special atmosphere that emanates from it.
This is the second time I've gone through this period. And this time, I've reflected a lot on my life during these three months:
Why am I here?
If I want to continue my studies,
The feeling of loneliness in a new house,
And even this desire to go home, because the cold was becoming unbearable.
The depression was at its peak.
And yet, in the midst of all that, I had an epiphany.
Autumn... nature shows us that it's a time to slow down, and a time to remember to let go of what no longer serves us. The leaves fall, the colors become warmer, everything gently changes.
It's a season of transition, of inner upheaval.
It reminds us that we can go through low periods to find ourselves again. But that it is also important not to remain trapped in this solitude.
Like trees that shed their leaves, autumn teaches us that we cannot keep everything.
And sometimes, letting go is a form of healing. It's important to know that letting go isn't abandoning yourself; it's making space for yourself.
Now, once we have learned to let go, winter arrives - like an invitation to find ourselves in calm.
Winter - taking care of yourself gently
Winter has always been a season I have long dreaded.
Not only because of the cold, the shorter days, the silence... everything seems heavier.
But also because of the holidays.
My little brother's birthday, my mother's birthday, Christmas, New Year's...
Even though I have my older brother here and I've made friends, spending Christmas with the whole family has always been important to us.
And I particularly missed that.
But I decided that during this period, I was going to travel.
The first year I went to London, and last year to Paris.
It was at that moment that I said to myself: Laurie, we must take advantage of these moments to discover.
Discovering something else, yes... but also discovering myself.
Who am I, in all aspects of my life?
Beyond the holidays, these three winter months allowed me to listen to myself and try to understand who I am, without my family and without my friends.
Like nature, which seems asleep, but in reality rests and regenerates itself deeply...
I believe we are the same.
Winter teaches us to slow down even more, to accept moments of solitude - not as a punishment, but as a space to reconnect with ourselves.
Perhaps somewhere warm, somewhere else...
It's a season where we learn to be with ourselves, without distractions, without escapism.
It's not always easy.
Silence sometimes weighs heavily, thoughts become stronger.
But I understood that resting is not a sign of weakness.
Taking time for yourself is not a waste of time.
It's about rebuilding oneself, slowly, deeply.
Winter doesn't require us to shine all the time.
He simply asks us to be.
And sometimes, that's already enough.
In summary:
Here are my thoughts for these seasons that we sometimes dread.
Two periods that taught me to slow down, to let go, but also to find myself again.
Autumn taught me to let go of what no longer served me, to accept changes, even when they are uncomfortable.
Winter, on the other hand, taught me to stop, to listen to the silence, and to reconnect with myself.
These seasons have shown me that everything doesn't always have to be in the spotlight. That there is beauty in calm, in rest, in the more difficult moments.
Today, I understand that these periods are necessary. That they are part of the process.
Like nature, we need to slow down, to retreat, to rebuild ourselves... in order to be reborn.
So if you too are going through a quieter, heavier, or more uncertain season, remember that it's temporary.
Perhaps you are simply preparing to bloom again.
And if you feel it's becoming too much to bear, don't hesitate to ask for help. Talk to someone, seek professional help if necessary, or surround yourself with loved ones.
You are not alone, the Lord is with you, your loved ones care about you... you deserve everything 💛.
See you soon my sunnies ☀️!
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