Hello Reader
Fall doesn’t arrive with a motivational speech. It just changes. Leaves let go, geese move on, gardens wind down. Nature starts it’s next chapter without waiting for perfect conditions. People like us can do the same.
Nature is a master of letting go. Every Fall, trees shed their leaves without hesitation, and that makes way for new growth in the spring. This cycle mirrors our own life stages and can help us find peace with the idea of transition. It teaches us the importance of releasing what no longer serves us. Holding on to the past can weigh us down and prevent us from moving forward. Just as trees let go of their leaves to conserve energy for the winter and prepare for this new growth, we too can benefit from letting go of old habits, grudges, or fears.
This may not be something that you've considered in the past because we don't tend to live our lives in a cyclical way with the seasons. But just considering that can make a shift in how you might start living your daily life, whether that's work-related or your personal life. This idea can be applied to every aspect of your life.
You may find that if you start considering that the cycles of the seasons mirror our lives, that you can move forward with less resistance. Fall brings change and reflection - and it’s harvest season. Winter is a time for rest. And spring represents new beginnings, growth. Summer is a time of thriving and abundance.
This season is an invitation to edit: keep what works, release what doesn’t, and make room for what wants to grow next. Not by hustling harder, but by aligning with the rhythm—shorter days, clearer priorities, calmer focus. Understanding this process can help us navigate our own life journey with grace and acceptance.
That’s the Infinite Roots way: work with the season, not against it.
something to watch
Have you heard of the anti-lawn movement? Or you’re interested in creating a garden with native species?
In this video, 'Terrell Wong is about to plant 100 trees in her small Toronto backyard, a dense mini forest based on the Miyawaki Method.
What at first seems like a simple act soon evolves into a complex story about dirt, lawns, fungus, wildlife, native species, and finally the human brain.'.
this is interesting...
I’ve never thought of why some people say Fall and others, Autumn.
And what do the words mean? I had to look it up.
Apparently, the term Autumnis older, originating from the Latin word - possibly from the ancient Etruscan root autu- , which had connotations of the passing of the year, and, from the French, automne. Autumn became the dominant term in Britain by the end of the 17th century.
Fall, is shorter and more descriptive and derived from the phrase, "the fall of the leaf". It emerged around the 1500s and became more common in the United States by the late 1800s.
So interesting!
an invitation
Encountering Trees - an Emergence Magazine Practice
You have the choice of listening to this invitation (there’s a link on the page) or to read along.
‘In this practice, you are encouraged to respond to such gifts with a renewed quality of attention. Acknowledging the threads that bind you and the tree together within a shared biosphere, see what emerges as you hold an intention to simply be in the presence of a tree.’
something to consider
- What are you harvesting from what you've learned in the summer that you seeded in the spring?
- It's a time also to let go of those things that no longer serve you. How can you incorporate that into your daily life?
what's next?
I'm in the midst of my first FREE 5-day Reset to Reconnect with Nature & Bring Its Wisdom into Your Daily Life.
And, I will offer it again October 6th - 10th.
Please join in by replying to this email.
This 5-day reset helps you develop simple, meaningful nature rituals that reduce stress, enhance clarity, and bring balance to your life.
Each day features an email first thing in the morning with short invitation, an easy activity, and a reflection prompt.
📍 Format: Daily emails + a private group (online) for everyone in the community
🎥 Live Component: 15-minute daily check-ins with me via live video at 12:15 pm PDT.
📝 Daily Action: A small, guided nature practice (5–15 minutes in or outdoors)
💬 Community Support: You and other participants can share insights in the online community for accountability
Who's in?
Reply to this email and I'll send you the details to join in...we'll start on October 6th.
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questions?
I hope this newsletter offers you another perspective, peaks your curiosity, and, most importantly, reminds you that you are not alone on this life path.
If you have any questions, please reply to this email.
With deep roots and wide-open branches,
Maria
Maria Verdicchio | Infinite Roots
hello@infiniteroots.ca
Nature-led strategies to live well
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