s the air becomes cooler and the days grow shorter, nature reminds us that life has rhythms. There are seasons for planting, seasons for harvesting, and seasons for resting.
Our bodies have rhythms, too.
Yet so often, we move through our days without paying attention to what our bodies are asking of us. We rush through meals, ignore our need for rest, and sometimes become so accustomed to feeling tired or overwhelmed that we forget what it feels like to be truly nourished.
I often speak about “Coming home to your body.” For me, this is more than a beautiful expression. It is an invitation to reconnect with ourselves—to listen, to become more intentional, and to recognize that caring for our bodies is not something we do only when something goes wrong.
It is something we practice every day.
I can still hear him reminding us at the dinner table:
“This is a healthy plate — look at the colors!”
This recipe celebrates the warmth, color, and simplicity of seasonal eating.
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Fresh parsley or toasted pumpkin seeds for garnish
Add garlic, cumin, ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon. Stir for approximately 1 minute, allowing the spices to become fragrant.
Add the cubed butternut squash and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
Remove from heat. Using an immersion blender, carefully blend until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, blend in small batches using a countertop blender designed for hot liquids.
Stir in the coconut milk and return to low heat for several minutes. Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to taste.
Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley or toasted pumpkin seeds.
Perhaps it is also:
“What does my body need from me today?”
- More rest?
- More nourishing meals?
- More time outdoors?
- A little less rushing?
- A little more attention to the habits that shape our everyday lives?
Coming home to your body does not require perfection. It begins with awareness, followed by small, intentional choices.
And sometimes, those choices begin right at the kitchen table.
Nourish well. Live intentionally. Come home to your body.