Using our senses
Daily check-in Mindfulness Oct. 12 to 14, 2026
October is a good time to practice mindfulness by intentionally paying attention to your senses. It’s good for stress relief, helps you feel present and connected, and lets you enjoy the transition into fall. October is a month of sights, sounds, smells, and feelings to be experienced with all your senses. The changing weather, nature’s patterns, and seasonal customs make it so.
What are you especially noticing or feeling in October with your senses?
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@amiablePeace77
Cool mornings and nice days!
@caringShoulder1357
Thank you and same to you! Beautiful picture btw! 😀
@caringShoulder1357 Yess! & don't you just love it? 😀
@CallumKing2000
It's nice to see you again in the forum! I love that picture!
What are you especially noticing or feeling in October with your senses?
this picture is beautiful. I live in a state that doesn’t look like that ;(. I appreciate using my YouTube screen saver with a fall background and fireplace. I also really enjoy eating pumpkin spice cake and drinking coffee with pumpkin spice creamer. It’s nice to smell the candles and fragrances in the store.
@SensitiveTortise1977
Pumpkin spice cake and drinking coffee with pumpkin spice creamer is a true treat! It has such a comforting smell!
@amiablePeace77
Well, mentally, you have me there...one more thing on my to do list.
@caringShoulder1357
Hmm, I can almost smell the flavors of the spices!
@amiablePeace77
What are you especially noticing or feeling in October with your senses?
@akunknown
You notice and take action! 👍
Do you think that feelings of sadness or emptiness might be connected to the changing seasons coming up?
@amiablePeace77
The things which I am noticing with my senses is the leaves falling from the trees, the evenings drawing in and the temperature becoming more cooler.
What I am feeling during this time is a sense of wanting to hibernate and feel cosy as well as thinking about all of the holiday celebrations which are coming up.
@Harmony8682
October shows up with the prettiest colors!
@amiablePeace77
I love the smell of the freshly fallen leaves.
Pumpkin spice.
Hot chocolate
It makes me feel happy, it's just my time of year 🥰
@Amanda84
Enjoy this time fully! 😃 (offers a hot choc)
@amiablePeace77
Thank you 💕
@amiablePeace77
I love this check-in! For me, October is all about the crisp, cool morning breeze right as the sun comes up. There’s something so grounding about stepping outside, hearing the slight rustle of dry leaves, and holding a warm cup in my hands before the day gets busy. That physical contrast between the cold air and the warm drink instantly pulls me into the present moment. 🍂
@ListenWithCare
That's a wonderful way to start the day!
@amiablePeace77 I've started to notice the cold more. I notice goosebumps on my skin and the need for a jumper more often. But with cold can come coziness, its that time of year when I can crack out the hot water bottle. I also started noticing the smell of the rain more. The petrichor. Its so calming to me.
@WinterWren11
It's truly a special time of the year!
@amiablePeace77 The sense of hearing is better than the senses of sight.
