🍂 The Fall Reset Myth: Why Rhythm, Not Balance, Grounds Your Soul (E32)

Lisa Schoenthal
Sep 28
2 min read

***Our souls don’t crave balance; they crave rhythm, connection, and circles to share it in.”***

Every September, my feed fills up with the same mantra: “Time for your Fall Reset!”New planner. New habits. New morning routine. Basically, a full-on reinvention.

But here’s the truth: the Fall Reset is a myth. You don’t need to start over every season. What you need is rhythm — the kind your soul already remembers.

🌿 Rhythm Is Inherited

My grandma, Pansy, didn’t talk about balance. She didn’t fuss about “resets.” She just lived in rhythm.

She slowed down to make a proper pot of tea — no rushing, no microwaving, just presence. She worked her hands in the garden — planting, weeding, harvesting — always in tune with the seasons.

Her rhythm wasn’t something she had to “hack.” It was inherited wisdom. And here’s the part that matters: that same rhythm is in you, too.

⚖️ Balance vs. Rhythm

We live in a world obsessed with balance. Balance your work and home life. Balance your diet. Balance your schedule.

But balance often feels like juggling plates. Exhausting. Impossible.

Rhythm is different. Rhythm lets things rise and fall. It honors the natural flow of seasons, moods, energy, and change. Rhythm creates grounding, ease, and connection.

🌸 Soul Rhythm Checks

Here are three gentle rhythm practices you can try this Fall:

Sleep Rhythm — Notice if your body wants earlier nights. Instead of fighting it, honor it.
Movement Rhythm — Shift from pushing hard to moving in ways that feel supportive: yoga, stretching, or long walks at sunset.
Emotional Rhythm — Pay attention to your moods. Fall invites reflection and release. Make space for it.

And I want to say this too, because I know some of you are navigating this alone. Maybe you don’t have your grandma anymore, maybe you don’t have women around you who gather in circle or share tea. That longing you feel — for sisterhood, for real friendships, for women who see you — that’s not weakness. That’s inherited wisdom. It’s your soul remembering what women have always known: we heal together.

📝 Journal Prompts

What “reset pressure” do I feel every Fall?
How can I honor rhythm instead of chasing balance?
What elder wisdom or memory can I bring forward this season?

✨ Action Steps

Try the Soul Rhythm Checks this week.
Notice where you’re forcing balance instead of flowing with rhythm.
Share this blog with a friend who needs a reminder that she’s not alone.

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With Love & Gratitude, Lis XO