SEPTEMBER Writings

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🌾 September Reflections: Finding Peace in the Turning Seasons

Poetry on Renewal, Rest, and the Grace of Change

The summer fades, the air turns cool,
The world prepares for autumn’s rule.
The leaves let go without a fight,
A lesson soft: release brings light.

In every ending, seeds are sown,
In every silence, strength grows.
The shifting winds, the shortened day,
Remind me gently: change is okay.

For healing isn’t loud or fast,
It takes its time, it learns, it lasts.
Through trials deep, through moments slow,
I find the peace to let things go.

-Author Luzdivina Torres

A Word of Faith

Scripture reminds us that we are not left to carry these transitions alone:

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”
— Ecclesiastes 3:1

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
— Matthew 6:34

Both verses remind me that life moves in seasons, and with each one, God’s grace is enough.

A Personal Reflection

September often makes me pause. It’s the start of a new school year, a busier work season, and the turning of the weather. I recall times when the weight of multiple responsibilities—motherhood, career, school, and ministry—felt almost unbearable during this season.

I would push myself until my body said “no more.” And then guilt would follow when I slowed down. But slowly, I learned that rest isn’t a weakness—it’s wisdom. Saying “I need to breathe” is not failure; it’s faith. It’s trusting that God holds all the pieces, even when I can’t.

🍂 The Imagery of Autumn Leaves

The falling leaves of September remind me of the things I, too, must release. Just like trees shed what no longer serves them, we are invited to let go—of fears, of anxieties, of expectations that weigh us down.

And just like the green that once covered the branches returns in time, so too does healing. Letting go is not the end—it’s the beginning of becoming whole again.

Gentle Practices for September

As we step into this season, here are a few ways to nurture your mental and spiritual health:

  • Embrace Routine – A steady rhythm grounds the mind in times of change.

  • Practice Letting Go – Write down what you need to release and give it to God in prayer.

  • Welcome Rest – Build moments of pause into your day without guilt.

  • Seek Gratitude – Name three things you are thankful for each night.

  • Connect with Nature – Walk outside, notice the trees, and let creation calm your spirit.

  • Stay Present – Instead of rushing ahead, savor the small joys of today.

Final Thoughts

This September, may you find peace in the shifts around you. May you remember that you are not defined by what you lose but by how you grow. Healing doesn’t come in a rush—it comes quietly, like leaves changing color, like roots deepening in hidden soil.

Give yourself permission to rest, to breathe, to change. You are not behind. You are becoming.

With love and grace,
Luzdivina Torres