I talk a lot about rhythm because at one point I was held captive by a schedule that did not leave me feeling very well.

The seasons serve up a framework — the food that is available, the light, the vibe.

We can’t fight what nature serves up, and thrive.

As a mom and entrepreneur there are other seasons and rhythms all around us.

Life is constantly changing.

School year vs. summer.

The kids ages and phases.

The moon cycles.

Our menstral cycles.

The hustle vs. the rest and receive

Pregnancy.

The weather.

It is intense, and if we don’t pay attention, if we fight what our body needs, we get sick and tired.

Yesterday, I had to catch myself.

I was pushing really hard. I have been for a few weeks.

When a mom pushes too hard, the whole family feels it.

There were signs, but I ignored them. I was all work and no play.

My kids were aggravated. My husband was annoyed.

We were not eating well.

Life is busy. It’s fall.

I have a little girl who is braving her way at a new middle school. I have two others returning to their old school but after a year on the road with me. We are all finding our way through the bustle of fall, after a really unstructured summer.

I am launching a planner (a paper one) that will help both of us find balance, more often. (It was meant to be available for ordering last night.)

A week ago, I pulled out a copy of the FLOW planner and plugged back into a system that I know works.

When I felt like I had tuned back into my bigger vision around food, life, work and selfcare, the busyness had more purpose, and it was not all about work!

I ate better.

I was present for my kids and husband.

I slept well.

There was space.

When there is space, I find it much easier to make good choices.

Yesterday at 2pm I got word we could not go live with the planner.

At 3pm, 2 baby squirrels fell down the chimney.

I cried. I breathed. I laughed. I danced with my kids. We cleaned the house. We cooked some stew.

Then at 7pm, I threw the “prelaunch” party, which just 5 hours earlier was the launch party.

Life throws us all sorts of curve balls. It always will.

But when we fill our days with things that matter, we can roll with it.

Today, I opened my planner.

I know what to do for work.

I know what is for dinner.

I have chosen the 3 most important tasks to get done.

I have taken time to be grateful.

I am tracking my water and my...