resetting

Resetting
A Season to Let Go

As one season fades, another quietly begins.

Summer has slipped away almost without notice. The cicadas that once filled the air with their desperate, humming cry have fallen silent, their short lives ended by the cool breath of night. The heat that felt endless has suddenly vanished, and now each morning I reach for socks and a sweater. Another season has turned.

It has been three years since I last opened this blog. I’m not sure what kept me so busy, but today — in this bright, beautiful weather — sitting down to write feels strangely comforting. I’m grateful for this quiet moment to sort through my thoughts.

Lately, I’ve been decluttering. Donation bags pile up, the trash bin fills every week, and still I’m surrounded by things. I tell myself over and over, “Don’t buy anything unnecessary.” Yet while sorting, I can’t help but think: if I had invested instead of purchasing so many objects, would I already be financially free?

Years ago, when someone I knew passed away, I watched the son-in-law clean out the house. A massive dumpster stood outside, and countless items — clothes, hats, bags, everyday belongings — had to be thrown away. It struck me that the burden of sorting a life’s possessions always falls on those left behind. I remember thinking then, “I should organize my things before I go.” And yet here I am, holding onto far more than I need.

In many ways, this moment feels like an unexpected turning point — one I didn’t choose entirely, but one that seems necessary. Nothing is decided yet, nothing certain. But as I clear out my belongings, it feels like I’m clearing room in my heart as well.

The chill in the air makes me uneasy. A strange fear rises — the fear of becoming unanchored, of drifting. But then I remember myself at twenty-two, boarding a plane with only two suitcases and a little bit of money, relying on nothing but courage and faith. Maybe this is another season calling me to reset, to find direction again.

Just as I have lived well until now, I believe I’ll continue to find my way through whatever comes next.

Warm sunset reflecting on the lake — a quiet moment of renewal and introspection.
A gift-like moment of today · © Jaclyn Bae


🍂 Life Seasons Series

Essays on the changing seasons of life — growth, gratitude, renewal.

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