Why is autumn the best season for reflection?

Dara Laine Murray
5 min readNov 7, 2022

The fall has arrived, bringing with it a lot of energy that can depress us. Rather than resisting this energy, we can embrace it as a chance for introspection.

The days become shorter, the air becomes cooler, and the leaves begin to turn vibrant colors—it’s hard not to want to slow down when nature invites us in this way!

When autumn comes around, I often think about my plans and goals and look forward to new beginnings.

Now is a great time to think about ourselves and our lives for a number of reasons.

Why is autumn the best season for reflection?

There is a shift in the air.

Don’t you think fall is a magical time of year?

The changing of the seasons and astrological signs, as well as the new moon (and thus a blank slate), are all powerful reminders that there is no better time to reflect on your past and future.

It’s easy to get caught up in daily life, but if you take some time out for yourself now and then, especially during this season of reflection, you’ll find yourself feeling refreshed and ready to tackle whatever comes next.

This time of year always gives me the impression that the world is full of possibilities and promise.

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Dara Laine Murray
Dara Laine Murray

Written by Dara Laine Murray

Multi-passionate sobriety writer on Medium. Day job: Director of Research at a nonprofit. Stories = sober + stats. Editor: https://medium.com/modern-sobriety