September

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It’s September, and every year, this month feels like the end of a chapter. Perhaps it’s similar to how many people feel on January 1st, signaling one year’s end and another’s start.

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06/092024

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January doesn’t mean much to me; winter is not my season. And while I love autumn—one of the most beautiful seasons for nature, alongside spring—summer’s warmth is what I adore the most. Still, my mind is buzzing with plans for the next few months. My to-do list is slowly getting longer, filled with only fun things, and sometimes I scratch my head and wonder where I will find the time because from now until the end of the year, there are only four months left. Before we know it, Christmas will be here.

Here in the Netherlands, we celebrate “Sinterklaas” on December 5th. This tradition isfilled with cookies and sweets that have already appeared in the supermarkets for weeks (and yes, I’ve already indulged, haha). This early reminder of a children’s celebration that doesn’t arrive until early December gives me a sense of urgency and a strong desire to accomplish everything I want before December arrives.

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I’ve noticed that our society does this to us more often. In addition to the example of the Netherlands’ favorite children’s celebration, Halloween has become a widely celebrated event in recent years, not to mention Christmas. Because, of course, we’re not all oblivious. The sooner retailers start their marketing, the more they sell. And we, as consumers, eagerly follow along.

Everything feels like it’s moving so fast. Life seems to accelerate. And with that, I think a touch of nostalgia, knowing summer has already passed, and we’re thinking about autumn, with winter soon to come. But then, as every year promises, there will be spring and summer again.

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"Seize what you can; it is never too late to do something you’ve always wanted to do."

Just do it, start, and see where it leads. And even if it never becomes anything, at least you tried.

Next year, I will turn 50, making this year especially meaningful to me. It’s the final year of my 40s. I often reflect on this age, on this year, because I want to be conscious of where I am in my life, aware that time waits for no one, yet, unlike when I turned 30 or 40, reaching 50 feels like a triumph, a source of pride. Call me strange, but I’m happy to get 50 unscathed, with everything in place and everyone healthy and content. I have an excellent job, a great partner, and a fantastic child. September does this, too—it makes me stop and reflect on what has been and is now.

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Just do it, start, and see where it leads. And even if it never becomes anything, at least you tried.

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As I sit at my kitchen table, writing and thinking about new plans for AndBloom, the upcoming book, and everything that needs to happen before it goes to the printer next year, I feel a flutter in my stomach. I often felt that same flutter—anticipation, joy, and enthusiasm. This is what I’m going to do, this is what I want to do, because I celebrate my life. Next year is a milestone, a jubilee for my 50th birthday, and I’ll mark it with a new creation in the form of a book.

If only time could slow down a bit because there’s so much I want to do. And that’s precisely what I’m grateful for—all life’s possibilities. I create and seize every chance that crosses my path and every opportunity. Please take what you can; it’s never too late to do something you’ve always dreamed of. Just go for it, begin, and see where it takes you. Even if it doesn’t lead to anything, at least you tried.

With these thoughts, I let the summer go, with a touch of grief in my heart, because I wish I could hold on a bit longer to the warmth of the sun and the joy of being outdoors. Goodbye, summer; you were wonderful.

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