We cannot avert our eyes from the unfurling beauty of the autumn forest. She lures us into her, awakening ourselves to the rhythm of the season within.

At this time of the year, we often find ourselves mesmerized by the beauty of the red-yellow leaves blanketing the earth. The growing darkness calls us to pause and take note that we have entered nature’s cycle of completions and letting go. This is the season of harvest and gratitude for those entities and energies that make life possible.

We have lived much this past year. It is important to pause and reflect on our journey. Who am I now? What can I celebrate? Where am I grieving? What feeds me now? When we take time to go within, our self-discoveries and acknowledgments can, like the fallen leaves, serve as compost to fuel our gestation during the winter months. We can then snuggle into ourselves to dream, clarify, and intend our future to be birthed in the spring.

Join Nature-Connected Coach Dianne Vetter, for a gentle, quiet morning to relax and connect deeply with yourself. Dianne will guide and support your inner work through contemplation in the four directions with the elements and worlds of Grandmother Earth. Come, gain greater access to your inner wisdom, and set intentions to move forward.

Cost: $30. The Sagewood Center for Healing and Wellness, 6801 Pleasant Pines Dr. Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27613 map. For registration and information visit: www.sustainwellnesscoaching.com.