October always feels like an invitation to pause. As the leaves turn and fall, nature reminds us that letting go is not an ending - it’s part of making space for what comes next.

Change, whether we choose it or it arrives unexpectedly, often stirs up uncertainty. It can feel unsettling. But what if we saw change as a teacher, gently guiding us toward the next version of ourselves?

This month, as we approach World Mental Health Day on October 10th, I’ve been reflecting on how much our inner wellbeing depends on our ability to hold space for transition - to allow what is leaving to go, and to stay open to what might be arriving.

I invite you to take a quiet moment and ask yourself:

What changes are happening in my life right now - big or small?
Where am I being invited to let go?
What new growth might these shifts be creating space for?

Sometimes it’s just about softening into the process rather than pushing against it. Gratitude can be a beautiful anchor here - a daily practice of noticing even the smallest moments of light, reminding ourselves that there is always something steady to hold onto.

This season, let’s honour transition with gentleness. Let’s create room for new beginnings by releasing what we’ve outgrown. And let’s support one another, knowing that we are all moving through changes of our own, whether visible or unseen.

Enjoy a gentle 15-minute guided healing meditation to clear, cleanse, and release on all levels - physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Breathing out letting go of anything that no longer serves you. Bathing the mind, body, and spirit in this divine white light. So relaxing and renewing.

My guests on The Sharon Fitzmaurice Podcast last month are examples of how we all go through transitions in life - whether physically, mentally or emotionally. Save for later and listen in your own time.

Caroline Conroy - The Unseen World

Tracy Carroll - When Love Becomes Advocacy

Karen Kruger - How Cancer Changed My Life

Dr. Mary O’ Kane - Anxiety V’s Connection

October Offerings From Sharon Upcoming Events — Sharon Fitzmaurice

Saturday 4th October – Reiki Refresher Morning (In-Person)
→ A gentle space to reconnect to your practice
17th – 19th October – Weekend Retreat: Ancestral Healing
→ A sacred journey of release, healing, and honouring those who walked before us.
Saturday 25th October – Group Reiki Healing & Meditation (In-Person, open to all)
→ Rest, receive, and recharge in the healing embrace of Reiki and guided stillness.
Soulful Journeys Online Community Gatherings
→ Cultivating Gratitude & Sacred Stillness through Mindfulness – with Sharon.
Our guest speaker for this month is fellow member Helena Enright who will talk about Burnout to Bliss - Reclaiming health, energy and purpose .
In 2016, while navigating a crossroads in her personal and professional life, Limerick born, Helena discovered Systematic Kinesiology in Bristol. Fascinated by its ability to uncover the emotional roots of stress and support lasting change, she began a journey of learning and transformation that reshaped her own health, energy, and sense of purpose. Today, Helena is the founder of Infinite Wellbeing a Holistic Coach, Systematic Kinesiologist, and course leader for Kinesiology Zone Ireland’s Balanced Health programme. She offers heart-led, holistic experiences that blend Systematic Kinesiology, energy healing, and creative practices to help individuals reconnect with themselves, release what no longer serves them, and unlock their full potential.
Our community is open to new members. Please visit https://sharonfitzmauricemindfulness.com/membership for more information.

Step into a space of connection, healing, and soulful support this October.

Sharon Fitzmaurice

Holistic Wellness Coach, Author & Podcast Host