Autumn Equinox: A Time to Close Open Loops
Day 8 - Morning Musings
Autumn Equinox has always been a time when I feel drawn to organise and nest ahead of winter. This year is no different; this morning I woke up, and all I can think about is everything I need to do before we leave the UK. However, it does feel strange knowing that we will be leaving the UK as autumn arrives and arriving in New Zealand as they move into summer.
Before living in the UK, I was a constant chaser of the sun and was able to spend several years enjoying back-to-back summers. However, after several years in the UK, I have fallen in love with the seasons and all they offer. Autumn is one of my favourite times—a time to nest, to prepare, and to get cosy. Gilmore Girls is usually on repeat as I reorganise and declutter. The feeling is there this year; however, autumn for me will be short-lived.
In 37 days, we officially move from the UK to New Zealand, which means I have exactly 37 days to start closing any open loops I have here. You might be reading this wondering, ‘What are open loops?’ For me, they are anything I have been avoiding that is taking up energy and mental capacity. They can be phone calls I’ve been putting off, packing I haven’t done, clothing I am yet to sell, or cleaning that I am avoiding.
You would be surprised to realise how many open loops we keep open each and every day. Think of them as tabs on your computer browser—things you start but don’t see through to the end. When I started working with the concept of open loops, I realised how much energy I was leaking each day from tasks I was simply not closing off.
I used to think that the busier I was, the more productive I was being, and that this was somehow a direct reflection of my self-worth. I would always have a million things on my mind at any one time and considered this to be a sign of success. What I have learnt is that this level of chaos eventually leads to burnout. When we keep things open, we are actively draining energy that could be used elsewhere.
My first introduction to open loops began with me writing a list of all the things I knew I had to do but had been avoiding, and then working my way down the list, checking off one after the other. At first, I was so resistant—making excuses and finding ways to distract myself. However, as I started to tick them off, I began to feel… lighter. I hadn’t realised how much energy I was giving over to things by keeping them open. Over time, these unresolved tasks, no matter their size, can weigh us down.
The best way to visualise this is by taking your thumb and index finger and joining them together to make a circle. Now, separate them by a centimetre or so. Energetically, if we keep things open, that gap represents how we are leaking energy. However, if we close our index finger and thumb, the energy that was previously leaking is able to recirculate.
I’ve used this process time and again with clients, and it’s incredible what people gain back when they begin to close their loops. Just think of all the time you waste worrying about something instead of doing it.
So today, 37 days away from our move date, I’m starting my day—matcha in hand—writing a list of the loops that I know need closing. As a virgo I love a list and find any excuses to make one!
Take pics and put clothing on Vinted.
Organise dates to see friends before I leave.
Decide on Baby Blessing activities.
Organise couriers to take our winter stuff to New Zealand.
Book better seats on our flight – baby needs more room.
Organise electricity and internet for our new house.
Update Medeyetate website and hire a social media manager.
Start Pinterest ad for Medeyetate.
What about you?
As you read this, perhaps you're already thinking about the open loops in your own life—those unfinished tasks or unresolved issues that linger in the background. What’s one small thing you can tick off today to start reclaiming some of your energy? Take a moment to write down your own list, and notice how even the smallest action can create a sense of lightness.
