Hello, shall we take care of you?

This week, the equinox took place: the beginning of autumn and the farewell to summer.

Summer is a time when the warmth and the sunlight invite us to expand, to open ourselves to the world, to go outside and spend more time outdoors.

Autumn brings a different invitation: one of introspection, as we prepare for retreat.

Like a maternal voice that slowly begins to call us home, preparing us for the rest and silence of winter.

But this broader view of life, connected to the seasons of the year, led me to reflect on how, in reality, even within a single day, week or month, there can be several “seasons” (emotions, feelings, sensations, needs, thoughts, etc.).

Do we notice this?

Respecting our own pace can often be difficult.

We are naturally social beings. We belong to different “tribes”: our partners, children, family, school or work colleagues, groups of friends, hobbies...

Inevitably, our own rhythm intersects with the rhythm of others, and it is not always easy to prioritise what we need. And this happens alongside all the emotional baggage we already carry with us.

It is genuinely difficult to always respect our own pace.

But what if we replaced “always” with the intention:

🌱 Invitation — The “Seeds” Ritual

The idea is simple:

sow small self-care rituals into your everyday life.

1. Sit down for 5 minutes and make a list of small things you would like to do for yourself — things that are realistic, possible and in tune with your own sense of what care means to you.
2. Choose one or more and put them in your calendar. You could start, for example, by doing one once a week.

And if you don’t? That’s okay!

Your commitment to yourself is important, but the idea is not to create another obligation. It is to create space for yourself.

Perhaps taking care of yourself simply begins by listening to yourself and choosing one small thing that feels right for you today. Little by little, sowing the habit of listening to yourself, of taking care of yourself.

Follow Ser Ayni on Instagram for some ideas and, of course, more reflections here on the blog 😊

🦋 On the Blog — A Borboleta

Keep following the reflections here on the blog. The latest ones have been about the body, presence, impermanence, who we are beyond our strategies and beliefs, and the balance between planning and allowing life to unfold. Explore the articles

And there’s more… some news!

🧘 Yoga in the Park | Oeiras

Next Sunday, 27 September, at 10:30 am, we’ll practise yoga together at Parque dos Poetas in Oeiras. Contact me to sign up.

A gentle physical practice, accompanied by meditation, to start the day in contact with your body and with nature. Open to everyone, with or without previous experience. You can come on your own or bring someone with you.

Participation by conscious donation. Bring your mat and a water bottle.

🤍 In-person sessions

In addition to online sessions, you can now book in-person sessions in:

• Oeiras, at Espaço Soul
• São Domingos de Rana, at Ser Kapa

Areas of support:

• Emotional therapeutic support
• Humanistic Coaching
• Meditation and Mindfulness

Contact me to find out more.

🌿 Individual yoga sessions

Contact me to book — online or in person.

✨ Ser Ayni Support Place

I have 1 place available with 50% off for a 6-session journey of Emotional Support and Humanistic Coaching (online or in person).

If you feel this support could be meaningful for you, get in touch.

And, as always, if you know someone who might benefit from my work at Ser Ayni, I would really appreciate you spreading the word.

Every recommendation helps this project reach those who may need it.

Thank you for being part of this journey!

Caring for ourselves is an act of love. It means knowing how to listen to ourselves, respect ourselves and accept ourselves just as we are. Including our imperfections, our mistakes and the shadows we are not always proud of. Being able to welcome all of this and, still, give ourselves a hug, without demands or judgement, can be a beautiful step towards unconditional love.

Warmly,

Um beijinho

Daniela 🦋